Step into history at Hohenzollern Castle. 🏰 Built in the 1800s, this striking stronghold was inspired by the enchanting fairy tales of medieval times. Though relatively young, Hohenzollern draws 350,000 visitors annually to explore its rich past. #EuropeFromAbove is now streaming on Disney . | National Geographic History

Experience the magical majesty of Hohenzollern Castle. 🏰✨ Built by Prussian royalty, the beauty of this pre-Disney Disneyland castle draws in 350,000 visitors each year. #EuropeFromAbove is now streaming on Disney . | National Geographic Travel

Hohenzollern castle by @sebastianoochristian in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Hohenzollern Castle is one of the most breathtaking hilltop fortresses in Europe. Originally built in the 11th century, it served as the ancestral seat of the powerful Hohenzollern family the dynasty that later ruled Prussia and the German Empire. The present castle, completed in the mid-19th century under King Frederick William IV of Prussia, is a masterpiece of neo-Gothic architecture. With its soaring towers, grand co

Sigmaringen Castle is a dramatic hilltop fortress overlooking the Danube River in the town of Sigmaringen, southern Germany. First mentioned in the 11th century, the castle was expanded over the centuries and became the ancestral seat of the princely family of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, a Catholic branch of the Hohenzollern dynasty. The castle’s architecture reflects a mix of medieval fortifications and later Romantic historicist styles, especially after significant 19th-century renovations. Its