Without castles, palaces, and monasteries, the world of fairy tales and legends would be incomplete—and so would the German Fairy Tale Route.

From Philippsruhe Palace in Hanau to the Wallenstein ruins near Knüllwald, Plesse Castle near Bovenden, the Seven Castles in the Weser Uplands, and Hoya Castle, a wide variety of fortresses and palaces contribute to the unique experience of traveling along the German Fairy Tale Route. Particularly in the central section of the route—between Alsfeld and Bad Karlshafen, in the GrimmHeimat North Hesse region—you’ll find many impressive ruins and grand historic buildings from what seem like long-forgotten times.

Leave the here and now behind and immerse yourself in a world of fairy tales, myths, and legends. Like Rapunzel, gaze out from battlements and towers into the fascinating world of castles and palaces. Surrounded by countless legendary ruins, majestic buildings, and venerable monasteries, you’ll find yourself at the very setting of these stories—seemingly in ages long past.

Our journey continues in the other videos—when will your adventure along the German Fairy Tale Route begin?