WHAT: Lichtenstein Castle (Schloss) WHERE: Near Reutlingen in the Swabian Alb, just south of
Stuttgart WHY: Precarious castle perched on the rim of a cliff high
above the valley WHEN: Any time of year HOW: Via car from Stuttgart or elsewhere in Southern
Germany IF YOU LIKE THIS... Then you should take a look at nearby
Hohenzollern Castle
Lichtenstein
is a fantastic castle precariously perched high on the side of a
cliff. The Lichtenstein Castle was built in 1842 b the Count
of Württemberg. The Count drew his inspiration from the novel
"Lichtenstein" (translated as white-colored stone). The castle
contains a large collection of historic weapons, armor, and
treasures.
Today's descendents of the Count still own the castle, but it is
open to the public for tours.
The castle is open daily from April to October (9am to 5:30pm);
weekends and holidays in February, March, and November (10am to
4pm). The castle is closed in December and January.
Schloss Lichtenstein perched
on a rock high above the valley floor
Stone bench on
the castle grounds
Wooden bridge
entryway to the castle
Looking down
to the valley below
Castle
entrance
Castle tower
Walls
surrounding the castle grounds
View of the
castle tower and entrance
Buildings on
the Lichtenstein Castle grounds covered in ivy
View of the
castle from the valley below
Schloss
Lichtenstein seen from the side
Buildings on
the castle grounds
Other European
Sights
Prague
Visit Europe's "Golden City" and
experience the magical quality of Prague's
medieval buildings and Gothic spires. This well preserved
European capital is a feast for the eyes.
Heidelberg
Heidelberg is the very image of
romantic Germany. The city's 17th Century red sandstone castle
ruin and the old bridge are two of the most majestic sights in all of
Germany.
Venice
Take a stroll along
Venice's world famous canals and view the magnificent works of art in
the city's many art museums and historic cathedrals.
Munich
Munich
(München) is well known for its Oktoberfest festivities and for its
delicious yeast-wheat beers (Hefeweizen). But the capital of
Bavaria has much to offer tourists not just in October, but all year
round.
