Lichtenstein Castle (Schloss Lichtenstein) is a striking 19th-century fairytale castle perched dramatically on a cliff edge in the Swabian Alps of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Often called the “Fairytale Castle of Württemberg,” it was built between 1840 and 1842 by Count Wilhelm of Württemberg, inspired by the historical novel Lichtenstein by Wilhelm Hauff. Unlike medieval fortresses designed for defense, Lichtenstein Castle was created as a romantic homage to chivalry and medieval ideals. Its ne

Lichtenstein Castle is also known as "Württemberg’s fairytale castle”. This mid-19th-century neo-Gothic castle was built next to its medieval predecessor, Burg Lichtenstein. Lichtenstein Castle is located just south of the city of Reutlingen in the German federal state of Baden-Württemberg. Have any of you ever been to see it? | DW Travel

🏰 Lichtenstein Castle – Germany’s Hidden Fairytale Fortress 🇩🇪 Rising proudly above the Swabian Alps, Lichtenstein Castle (Burg Lichtenstein) in Baden-Württemberg looks like it was plucked straight from a storybook. Built in the 19th century on a dramatic cliff near Honau, this neo-Gothic masterpiece is one of Germany’s most photogenic castles! 📸 With its stunning stone towers, panoramic valley views, and romantic architecture, it’s easy to see why it’s called the “Fairytale Castle of Württe