Below, we highlight some of Germany's most stunning castles open to the public – just be sure to check the hours before your trip, as many have limited schedules or close entirely in the winter.

What you can do: Practice a Bavarian winter sport. When it's frozen long enough, the Nymphenburg Schlosskanal turns into Munich's longest curling rink. Thanks to the shallow water, an icy ...

Today, it’s one of the most popular tourist attractions in Europe, and just a two-hour train ride south of Munich. Even if you’re not interested in touring the inside of the castle ...