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Rastatt Castle in Germany - 18th century baroque castle

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | Rastatt Castle is a magnificent German Baroque castle from the early 18th century. It was once built by Margrave Ludwig Wilhelm of Baden and his wife Sibylla Augusta of Baden. Today it is open to the public.

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Castle Favorite in Rastatt - exclusive German summer palace

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | Favorite Palace in Rastatt is an exclusive 18th-century summer palace located in western Germany. Although the owners only spent a few summer weeks here, no expense was spared when furnishing it …

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Castle weekend in Sweden - 10 lovely castle hotels

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Why not treat yourself to a castle weekend in Sweden? Autumn is here and it can be nice to get away for a weekend in a different environment. Here are ten great castle hotels in Sweden where you are welcome to book accommodation.

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Trosky Castle in the Czech Republic - a landmark ruin

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Trosky Castle in the Czech Republic is a landmark in the Czech nature reserve Bohemian Paradise. The two towers, now in ruins, rise majestically on a volcanic hill, and are clearly visible from afar. But what exactly is this castle?

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Royal palaces in Sweden - 11 magnificent castles

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Royal castles in Sweden are what we're talking about today. Did you know that there are 11 Swedish castles that are usually considered royal? In addition, there are other castles and villas with royal connections ...

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Visiting the Royal Palace of Stockholm - photos and tips

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Writer: Helena Bergström

What is it like to visit the Royal Palace in Stockholm? If there is one attraction in Stockholm that you definitely want to see at some point in your life, it is the Royal Palace. As a tourist, you are welcome to visit the state rooms, and there are also a number of museums in the palace.

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Schwerin Castle – a guide to a fairytale castle in Germany

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: June 2026 | Schwerin Castle is one of Germany's most impressive castles and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you can visit the magnificent halls, stroll through the castle park and enjoy the view of Lake Schwerin.

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Moritzburg Castle near Dresden - a fairytale hunting lodge

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | Moritzburg Castle outside Dresden is a beautiful and fairytale-like hunting and baroque castle, which is well worth a visit. When visiting the castle, you can use a so-called HistoPad, which brings history to life in an entertaining way.

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Festung Königstein - mighty fortress in Germany

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Writer: Helena Bergström

Updated: August 2026 | Königstein Fortress in Germany is one of Europe's largest mountain fortresses, towering majestically over the Elbe River. The impressive fortress, which has never been captured by any enemy, now serves as a fascinating open-air museum.

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Hazmburk Castle in the Czech Republic - and Libochoviche Castle

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Writer: Helena Bergström

The Hazmburk castle in the Czech Republic is now a ruin, yet it sits mightily on top of a hill in the town of Libochoviche. This town also has a baroque castle from the 17th century. Of course we visited both!

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