Here are brief explanations for each of the castles listed:
- Neuschwanstein Castle – a 19th century palace in Bavaria, known for its romantic architecture and fairytale-like appearance.
- Hohenzollern Castle – a castle in the Swabian Alps, built in the mid-19th century for the Prussian royal family.
- Lichtenstein Castle – a 19th century castle in the Swabian Alps, built in the Gothic Revival style and inspired by medieval castles.
- Heidelberg Castle – a ruined castle in Heidelberg, built in the 14th and 15th centuries and known for its beautiful views of the Neckar River.
- Burg Eltz – a medieval castle in the Eifel region, still owned by the original family after more than 800 years.
- Marksburg Castle – a medieval castle in the Rhine Gorge, built in the 12th century and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Wartburg Castle – a medieval castle in Thuringia, known for its role in the Reformation and for hosting Martin Luther during his translation of the Bible.
- Schloss Moritzburg – a Baroque palace in Saxony, known for its opulent interiors and beautiful gardens.
- Schloss Sanssouci – a Rococo palace in Potsdam, built for Frederick the Great in the 18th century.
- Schwerin Castle – a palace in Schwerin, built in the 19th century in a mix of Gothic Revival and Renaissance Revival styles.
- Burg Hohenzollern – a castle in Baden-Württemberg, built in the mid-19th century for the Prussian royal family.
- Burg Rheinstein – a medieval castle in the Rhine Gorge, built in the 14th century and now a popular tourist destination.
- Burg Satzvey – a medieval castle in North Rhine-Westphalia, known for its well-preserved architecture and for hosting medieval festivals.
- Schloss Augustusburg – a Rococo palace in Saxony, built in the 18th century and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Schloss Schwetzingen – a Baroque palace in Baden-Württemberg, known for its beautiful gardens and park.
- Schloss Drachenburg – a castle in North Rhine-Westphalia, built in the late 19th century and known for its picturesque location on a hill.
- Schloss Nymphenburg – a Baroque palace in Munich, built in the 17th century and now a popular tourist attraction.
- Schloss Weikersheim – a Renaissance palace in Baden-Württemberg, known for its beautiful gardens and collection of Baroque art.
- Schloss Solitude – a Rococo palace near Stuttgart, built in the mid-18th century as a hunting lodge for the Duke of Württemberg.
- Schloss Ludwigsburg – a Baroque palace near Stuttgart, built in the 18th century and known for its beautiful gardens and intricate Baroque architecture.
- Burg Hohenzieritz – a castle in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, known for its beautiful park and as the birthplace of Queen Louise of Prussia.
- Burg Falkenstein – a medieval castle in Bavaria, known for its well-preserved architecture and picturesque location in the Bavarian Forest.
- Burg Eltz – a medieval castle in the Eifel region, still owned by the original family after more than 800 years.
- Burg Stolzenfels – a Gothic Revival
