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Eltz Castle above the Moselle River in Germany.

Eltz Castle, Wierschem: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

The Eltz Castle (Burg Eltz) is a medieval fortress nestled in the Eltz Forest near the town of Wierschem in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. It was updated in March…

Foix Castle, Foix: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

Foix Castle (Château de Foix) is a medieval fortress built on a rocky outcrop above the town of Foix in the Ariège department of France. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. It was updated in March…

Wartburg Castle, Eisenach: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

Wartburg Castle is a medieval fortress and UNESCO World Heritage site located on a hill above the town of Eisenach in Thuringia, Germany. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. Entrance to the castle is included in…

The port view from Montjuic Castle in Barcelona, Spain.

Montjuïc Castle, Barcelona: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

The Castell de Montjuïc is a historic military fortress situated at the summit of Montjuïc hill in Barcelona, Spain. This 2026 visitor guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This Spanish castle guide was updated in March 2026,…

Al Karak Castle, Jordan: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

Al Karak Castle is a 12th-century Crusader fortress located on Castle Street in the city of Al Karak, Jordan. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was last updated in March 2026 to reflect the…

Cesky Krumlov Castle in Cesky Krumlov, Prague.

Visiting Český Krumlov Castle: Guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

The Český Krumlov Castle is a large medieval and Renaissance castle complex situated on a rock promontory in the town of Český Krumlov, South Bohemia. This guide provides current information on opening hours, admission fees, transport links, and accessibility to assist with trip planning. Updated…

Muiderslot in Muiden near Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Muiderslot guide (2026): Prices, hours & tips for the castle near Amsterdam

Muiderslot, also known as Muiden Castle, is a 13th-century fortress and national museum located in the town of Muiden, approximately 15 kilometres east of Amsterdam. This guide provides practical information regarding opening hours, ticket prices, transport options, accessibility, and visitor requirements for planning a visit.…

Malahide Castle and Gardens: 2026 visitor guide with prices, hours & parking

Malahide Castle and Gardens is a medieval castle and 260-acre estate located approximately 15 km north of Dublin city centre and 10 minutes' drive from Dublin Airport. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, how to get there, parking, accessibility, what to see and do…

Dublin Castle visitor guide (2026): Ticket prices, opening hours & which bits are free

Dublin Castle is a historic complex of buildings at the heart of Dublin's city centre, comprising the State Apartments, the Chapel Royal, the Medieval Tower, the Viking Excavation, and the Castle Gardens. This 2026 visitor guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, the crucial difference between…

Visiting Bunratty Castle & Folk Park: 2026 hours, tickets and tips

Bunratty Castle & Folk Park is a combined medieval castle and open-air folk park located in Bunratty village, County Clare, Ireland, approximately 10 minutes from Shannon Airport and 15km from Limerick City. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport options, parking, accessibility, and practical…