Castles and Gardens of Europe

Ook dit jaar organiseert Kasteel Amerongen de #Rozendagen. Na het succes van de eerste editie keert het romantische evenement terug naar het 17e-eeuwse kasteel. Op 6 & 7 juni transformeren kasteel en tuinen opnieuw in een betoverend rozenfestival. kastelenmagazine.nl/evenementen/ro…

✨️To celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of Schönbrunn Palace's listing as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we explore the criteria that distinguish the complex as an outstanding cultural monument of global significance. ©SKB #30YearsWorldHeritageSchoenbrunn

In 1985, rock musician #Sting chose this French château as the base for his new band; today Château Courson has reopened to the public from April 2026 through to 1 November... castlesandgardens.eu/the-chateau-de…

Château @CFontainebleau is dedicating its 2026 season to celebrating Marie‑Antoinette and King Louis XVI. Visitors are invited to step into the world of 18th‑century court life through original décor, historical reenactments, and festive events. #castles castlesandgardens.eu/castle-of-font…

Bentheim Castle in Bad Bentheim, Germany, remains closed to visitors. For at least another year, no guided tours, museum visits, or photo shoots will be possible. The fortress at the beginning of January due to serious structural damage. castlesandgardens.eu/bentheim-castl…

The impressive Holm Oak at Villa del Balbianello, Italy, known as the "Umbrella Tree." Once a year two gardeners climb up into its crown on ladders, and for two weeks they meticulously prune the tree into shape. It is often associated with film locations used in Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones and Casino Royale. Source: Villa del Balbianello /IG

In the heart of Campania, north of Naples, stands the largest royal palace in the world by volume. This building, known locally as the Reggia di Caserta, is a monument to the Bourbon dynasty that once ruled the Kingdom of Naples... castlesandgardens.eu/reggia-di-case…

#Spring is when Europe’s #castles and #palaces are at their most elegant. Here are 20 exceptional castles and palaces, each selected for its historical importance and visual beauty. castlesandgardens.eu/20-best-spring…

The Château de Versailles is launching 'Vacances royales!' and invites families to explore the historic palace together through a series of playful and immersive workshops every Wednesday and weekend during school vacations. castlesandgardens.eu/royal-holidays…

After 20 years, the German federal government has decided to discontinue the use of Schloss Meseberg, the Baroque palace in Brandenburg that has served as the official government guest house and venue for high-level meetings. castlesandgardens.eu/german-federal…

The Château de Chantilly closed out 2025 with a truly historic year, welcoming a no less than 658,164 visitors. This is a remarkable +20% increase compared to 2024. castlesandgardens.eu/record-year-fo…

Heritage Hero: shout out to @history_alice! With her lively, spontaneous presence, she engages millions of people with history, castles and country houses! Who is she? #heritagehero #castlesofeurope castlesandgardens.eu/history-alice-…

From Prague Castle to romantic chateaux in the countryside, the Czech Republic’s castle heritage continues to attract growing numbers of visitors, with 2025 marking a record year for cultural tourism and strong expectations for 2026. @VisitCZ castlesandgardens.eu/record-visitor…

Château de Gruyères, one of Switzerland’s most celebrated medieval fortresses, set a new visitor record in 2025, welcoming nearly 189,000 people to the iconic hilltop site. castlesandgardens.eu/record-attenda…

Visitors from countries outside the European Union and the European Economic Area will now pay higher entrance fees at several of France’s most visited cultural sites. castlesandgardens.eu/tourists-from-…

Visitors from countries outside the European Union will now pay higher entrance fees at several of France’s most visited cultural sites. castlesandgardens.eu/tourists-from-…

Great view: Meersburg New Palace at Lake Constance (Photo: Helmuth Scham)

I imagine that it’s going to get pretty Sleepy Hollow after the sun goes down.

Castle in the clouds.