High in the Alpine foothills of Germany sits one of the most iconic castles in Europe. The “fairy-tale” king, Ludwig II of Bavaria, built this dazzling Neuschwanstein palace to withdraw from ...

Explore 15 of the most beautiful castles in Europe, from fairy-tale towers in Germany to dramatic fortresses in Scotland and ...

It was styled like the monumental Romanesque knight's castle, with the swan as a recurring symbol of the decor. Incidentally, the extraordinary building of the "fairy tale king" Ludwig II also ...

Wernigerode Castle, located in the Harz mountains of Germany, has its origins as a settlement in the 12th century. The current structure was renovated in 1893. The castle is highly regarded for ...

Photo / Supplied Kate Webster takes a fairy-tale journey down Germany’s Rhine River, where castles and cathedrals rise above quaint villages, and storied waterways reveal themselves at every ...

THE FAIRY TALE version of Germany still exists ... the shadow of mountainsides thick with spruce and fir trees. Hilltop castles loom above sprawling vineyards and orchards. The traditional ...