After leaving Tübingen, we were headed to Eisenburg, near the castles of Neuschwanden (of Disney fame) and Hohenschwangau next door. We took a side trip, not too far out of the way to Hohenzollern Castle, the home of the Prussian Kings.

As we were driving, we saw this sight in the distance and thought, “Now that’s a castle!”

 

 

 

 

 

As we got closer, we saw this powered parachute flying near the castle. I couldn’t get a picture with them both together, but I bet the pilot got some good photos!

 

 

We took a shuttle from a parking lot below the castle, and there were a bunch of old Morgan sports cars parked in the lot. When we got to the castle, these were parked in the courtyard. I took these photos with my friend, Roger, in mind.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Even with the shuttle, there is quite an uphill walk to get to the main part of the castle.

 

 

 

 

 

From the vantage point of this photo, we had walked from below where the archway is. Visiting these castles is not for anyone with mobility challenges.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This castle was the best one we’d seen so far. It is privately owned by the Prince of Prussia, Georg Friedrich, who has only a nominal role as royalty, but is a direct descendant of a long line of Prussian kings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The family still owns and uses the castle though, and were actually in residence when we were there (signified by the family flag flying above the castle).

We took a very interesting guided tour through the castle—the only way that you can see the interior—and once again, no photos, but here is a link to photos of inside of this spectacular castle:

Hohenzollern Interior

We were allowed photos on the grounds and in the chapel.

The property has a nice view of the surrounding area!