Castles and fortresses have many stories, from beautiful history and fine clothes to crazy people and ghost stories. We have travelled many months in many countries and we like history. We stumble upon a lot of castles, fortresses and cool ruins so here are our tips!
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Castles and fortresses in the world
Castles and fortresses and ancient ruins are so cool with all the excitement and mystery. What really happened over several hundred years that put the signature over castles that we look at and are drawn to. History is in the walls and here are lots of tips. Come and join us!
Krapperup Castle in Skåne - with castle park and coffee house
Steninge castle in Uppland - Aunt Anna and the sugar bushes
Sanspareil rock garden and Zwernitz castle in Bavaria
Castle Favorite in Rastatt - exclusive German summer palace
Kynžvart Castle in the Czech Republic - among mummies and snake skins
Kadriorg Palace in Tallinn – Baroque palace and art museum
The mysterious forest castle of Konopiste in the Czech Republic
The Valley of Palaces and Gardens at Jelenia Góra in Poland
4 Castles in Strängnäs - and a fortress
Årsta Castle - with memories of Fredrika Bremer
Borgholm Castle - powerful castle ruins on Öland, Sweden
Oranienburg in Germany – castle, castle park and dark history
Bogesund Castle in Vaxholm - and the Great Castle Tour.
Visiting the castle of Caserta in Italy - one of the largest castles in the world
Sundbyholm castle - and guest harbour with parking space
Rastatt Castle in Germany - 18th century baroque castle
Grönsöö castle in Uppland - and a cosy free camping site
Kilkenny is more than beer - rain and castles in Kilkenny
Fornborgar på Öland - 5 castles you don't want to miss!
Visiting Bomarsund Fortress - interesting history in Åland
Boo castle, Breven's mill and car park in Vingåker
Visiting Kastelholm Castle - Åland's only medieval castle
Loket in the Czech Republic - a castle with a friendly dragon
Regenstein Castle in Blankenburg - and sandstone caves
Solliden Castle on Öland - stroll in a royal garden
Gunnebo Castle and Gardens outside Gothenburg, Sweden
Tyresö Castle - history and beautiful nature
Festung Königstein - mighty fortress in Germany
Things to do in Carcassonne – 8 tips in the fortified city
15 castles and palaces in the Czech Republic you don't want to miss
Kokořín Castle in the Czech Republic - plus nature experiences
Rydboholm Castle in Roslagen - and the English Park
8 cool castles and fortresses in Europe
Häringe castle - fine castle hotel in Södermanland
Kozlowka Palace in Poland – magnificent interiors and a homely campsite
Schwerin Castle – a guide to a fairytale castle in Germany
Malbork Castle in Poland – visit the world's largest brick castle
Chateau Lednice - magnificent summer palace in the Czech Republic
Coburg in Germany – castles, palaces and a star chef
Rock of Cashel - The Royal Rock of Cashel in Ireland
Suomenlinna in Helsinki – history, attractions and tips
Winterfell - visiting Game of Thrones in Northern Ireland
Residence in Würzburg - stunning German baroque palace
Visiting the Royal Palace of Stockholm - photos and tips
Varberg Fortress - museum visit and guided tour
Drottningholm Palace in Stockholm - guide for your visit
Salsta Castle in Uppland - castle café, guided tours and ghosts
Ulriksdal Palace and Park - Royal Palace in Solna, Sweden
Nynäs castle and nature reserve in Nyköping
Sloup Castle in the Czech Republic - a fascinating place to visit

Many castles, palaces and fortresses
We have seen a large number of Swedish castles, ruins, castles, fortresses in Sweden during our motorhome trips around the country, many of which are both stunningly beautiful and historically interesting. Imagine having so many amazing experiences in the world that we can be proud of! Many castles are open to visitors and can be viewed during guided tours.
There are an insane number of gigantic, beautiful, cool castles and fortresses in the world and what luck that they are still there. Many have obviously been renovated after the wars and what a knowledge that we get to see them again in all their splendour.
There are so many things that fascinate you, like how did a family get on when there was all this disease, war and misery without penicillin. It's also crazy that they travelled as far as Africa by horse and cart, or sailed to the other side of the world and came back. Thank you for all the great craftsmen!
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If you want us to delve into something we've missed, write and tell us. Write and tell us because we might be going to the place on your wish list.
This page is constantly being added to as there are more castles to delve into, but it's a good start for those interested in history.



