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Castles

Hohenzollern Castle- another fall throwback

3/28/2016
Another throwback to beautiful autumn travels around Germany.  Hohenzollern Castle is about an hour south of Stuttgart (about 4 hours from Grafenwoehr).  It was an easy trip out of Stuttgart (perfect if you are already there doing the Pumpkin Fest or the Cannstater Volksfest- also don't miss out on Lichtenstien Castle that's nearby!) This is my second time visiting and I...

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Castle Ruins

Lichtenstein Castle - throwback thursday

3/24/2016
This has been one of the most beautiful, romantic castles I've ever been to! It just looks so magical and fairy tale-like especially hanging over the edge of a cliff.  It was used in the 2009 German version of Sleeping Beauty so I guess it really is a fairy tale castle :) Based on the name,  I first...

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Castle Ruins

Burgruine Kallmunz

3/20/2016
I visited the town of Kallmunz during one of my castle ruin exploration days (just get in the car with a few addresses and go on an adventure!). The whole town is pretty picturesque - the colorful buildings, beautiful river running through town and a castle at the top of the hill! It's near to Hohenfels and took...

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