Marksburg Castle, Germany – over 900 years of history and never destroyed
During my trip through the Rhine and Moselle region, I visited Marksburg Castle overlooking the Rhine near Braubach, Germany.
Built in the 12th century, Marksburg is one of the very few castles along the Middle Rhine that was never destroyed. While many other castles in the region were ruined, rebuilt or heavily altered over the centuries, Marksburg survived remarkably intact.
Walking through it genuinely feels like stepping back into the Middle Ages. It isn't the largest or most extravagant castle, but that's exactly what I loved about it — it feels like a real medieval fortress rather than a later reconstruction.
Definitely one of my favourite castles I've visited so far.
Here are five of my favourite photos from the visit!
Built originally as a motte and bailey, Carisbrooke castle survived a French siege during the hundred years war and the sacking of the Isle of Wight - only being broken after a crossbowman shot the French commander. It was later used as a prison for King Charles I after the English civil war, and served as his final residence prior to his execution (slide 8 being his bedchamber).
Wow, the last week I have visited a lot of castles in the German Mosel region, this is one of the best. It looks awesome from afar and from the inside it's very cosy and green, the whole castle looks like a garden. Very different from any of the others castles.
Ehrenburg castle, part of trying to keep the kids entertained on a somewhat rainy day.