22.06.2020.
That fairy-tale feeling, where’s it awaken the most? Is it the magical nature or cobblestone romantic streets of some foreign town? Or the castles? I haven’t visited much of them, but the question keeps popping up in my head: „Where will I?“ Specially considering the newly creating situation regarding the Coronavirus, I have to admit that the time flies so quickly.
1. The castles in your surroundings
There are those castles that are located in your surroundings.
Known as the village of wine or officially the little town, Kutjevo shines with one of the most elegant castles in the area. Even though it is renovated recently, the wonder stays in the air why it’s not open for the public. There are those castles that could be renovated and serving as workshop areas, children’s place of vacation and even more.
The castle Trakošćan, one of the most imposant castles in Croatia is the dream of many. This opportunity is fulfilled to me by hiking through the colourful hills of Ravna Gora. The castle which is surrounded by the artificial lake is also decorated by the fairy path. It’s the reason to come back and dicover the new side of the castle.
The Summer writing school in the castle
Once I went to the Summer writing school which took the position in the castle of the mountainous area of Croatia. As it is also the place where children enjoy the time off, the profound vibration is felt inside. Can you imagine the fantasy beeing created? Another year the location is changed, but we wanted back our castle. It was succeded.
2. The fairy-tale castles
Castles in Germany, what a fantasy. Neuschweinstein castle is the most popular but the whole palette around it makes the question: „How is it possible?“ This instagram account makes me dream even more as you can yourself become a fairy.
If you’re nicely dressed with the magic in your eyes, your wanderlust will seek the moments like these, will seek to be creative in the middle of the fairy-tale. It’s the point of perspective, isn’t it? Till then I will keep on dreaming how and where to catch the proper wanderlust. These are the type of fairy-tale castles.
3. Castles in Romania- the mysterious type of castles
There are those castles so misterious that only the story about them is so inviting. Whether Dracula existed or not, more than 10 castles deserve the attention in Romania. Since I couldn’t join my mountaineering group into Rodopi and castles of Romania few years ago, I still dream about it.
4. The royal castles – Loire Valley
Castles in Loire Valley are the special story, more than 300 castles exist here so I will have to give the special task to visit some of them. That’s a pure fairy-tale.
5. Underrated but popular castles
Hidden but popular castles like Pena Palace in Portugal is something that amazes even more alive, something that used to be a hidden gem of Sintra but now it’s very popular. Their speciality is the height that makes them almost unreachable. Whole Sintra town is full od castles, I’m so glad that I visited most of them.
6. The castles with magic gardens
There are those castles set in the scenery of magic gardens. Castle Trauttmansdorf in Merano is the place where austrian princess Elisabeth or Sissi lived, place that was announced few times as the most beautiful gardens in Italy.
Even some castles in the surroundings are set as little hostels with the magnifiscient views of the castle Trauttmansdorf. I was lucky to stay there once, even more lucky that it’s only 20 minutes by foot from the downtown Merano. It’s also the scenic opportunity to explore other castles in the area like the one in Scena.
Have you ever made the castle your accomodation? Tell me in the comments.
7. Invented castles
The castles that are invented castles, with their beautiful decorations are serving as the hostels. That has been my choice at Gili Trawangan near Bali. What a feeling! Not only that it looks like a castle, but you can jump from the bridge in the pool, do the artificial wall climbing or just have a party near the fantastic pool.
Final thoughts
What kind of castles do you prefer? I am sure that any of them will entitle the wave of enchantment and wisdom, the way to live in more elegant way.
Wow there are so many amazing castles out there!
The castle Trakošćan looks so picturesque covered in snow! Thanks for sharing!!
Croatia is one of my many dream places to visit! I’m not a huge snow person, but that first picture is so dreamy and gives me ALL the feels!! This is such a great article! Thanks for the recommendations!
I’ve been dying to go to Romania to see the castles there.
I used to live in the Rhine Valley in Germany and there were castles everywhere! I’ve never stayed in one, but have surely visited lots of them. I love the history.
wow, there’s so many amazing castles!
This is such an enchanting blog post! I’ve always wanted to visit a castle, and I had no idea that there were invented castles in Bali. Even more reason to visit!
It’s like landing on a fairy land! Enchanting castles…love this unique post sooo much. It’s feels like a dream, really! 💖💖
A modern and beautiful castle! Great photos, I love them all.
It’s worth to visit castles, gives you the vibe of being transported to a previous era. Here in Cyprus there are several castles. One memorable moment is watching an opera, a play by Shakespeare staged in one of the castles here. And yes I will still visit castles whenever I can. Hope I can visit to Croatia in the future.
Now I am day dreaming of traveling to see all of these castles. Love the article and pictures.
I love castles, they’re so magical and picturesque! I’d love to visit Sintra and Neuschwanstein one day!
Nice post. There are so many castles throughout Europe, it’s hard to know where to start. I’ve been to many in Germany and Austria and love visiting them all. I haven’t been to those in your post so now I have more to see. Thanks for sharing,
This is such a good post, I really enjoyed reading it! So beautiful ❤️
So many gorgeous castles! I really want to see Trakošćan castle in person
There are some lovely castles in this selection! I’ve got to say that I’ve only really visited English ones before – time to add a few to my bucket list I think!
Oooo, Castle Trauttmansdorf!! It’s so whimsical. Would love to go.
Love this post! It’s been a few years since I’ve gone to Europe and now I’m itching to go even more! I’d love to see all of these amazing castles!
Thanks, I long to see Bavaria so much..and Loire valley is also so beautiful
Wow they are all so breathtaking!
You have been to a lot of castles. They don’t have many in Canada, so I hope to visit Europe to see more.
Wow, European castles are so beautiful! I definitely need to visit some more.
I just googled Castle Trauttmansdorf and it looks stunning! Would be perfect for a day trip in Italy.
Wow thanks, I’m glad you like it
Thanks for sharing, these all look lovely places to visit 🙂
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Some amazing castles there and great photos. They’re always special places to visit. My home town has a castle (Newcastle in England) & we also see lots on holiday in Wales every year.
I’ve never heard of Kutjevo but it sure is beautiful! The castle is stunning.
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Sure you didn’t hear, it’s in the surroundings of my hometown. Thanks
Pena Palace is gorgeous, I visited it about 3 years ago and I have not stopped recommending it since then
So colourful and amazing
Wow! Amazing photos!!
Your first picture, Castle Trakošćan, is stunning! I love French chateaux too, they are so beautiful, especially those with vineyards 🙂 Lisa
Thanks but that’s not Trakošćan which is the second one. That’s the
castle from my surroundings, I should change the position of the photo..
I absolutely love visiting castles! I always think the ones in England, whilst lovely, often lack some of the impact others have across Europe! Lovely post!
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Ah very inspiring and helpful, would love to travel here one day, thanks for posting 🙂
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Wow, they’re all so beautiful. It’s crazy to me that that’s someone’s house, or at least it was at some point even if they’re not now. I love the one in Portugal but also the one in Germany which is a little bit odd as they’re so different x
Sophie
So true, they’re amazing. I would just love to explore them more..
Oh they look so amazing! Very fairytale like!
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Oh these castles are magnificent. Thanks so much for sharing them.
I am happy that I am living in Germany, this country is a paradise for castle lovers!
I have already visited Neuschweinstein castle and even found a city with more than 15 castles in it! Amazing!
So true, I missed Bavaria for so long. I think
it will be one of my next destinations..
Oh wow! These castles are incredible! I’ve only visited castles in the UK, but it looks like I’ve missed out on so many! I particularly love the castle Trakošćan, it just looks so stunning covered in snow 🙂 x
You will, I missed so many also. The one in the snow is not
Trakkošćan but the castle from my neighbourhood. I just changed
the position of the picture..
These castles look incredible! Great pictures 🙂