Deep in Poland’s Owl Mountains, Książ Castle pulls in visitors with its fairytale architecture but hides a network of Nazi ...

Europe’s castles aren’t just relics of the past. They’re living monuments to centuries of royal power, artistic ambition, and architectural brilliance. From Germany’s fairytale-worthy peaks to ...

Visit this charming village in the Bavarian Alps, where lakeside views, mountain scenery, and royal history create a true fairy tale escape.

Looking to visit castles in Europe? France offers sheer numbers, while Wales squeezes more fortresses into every mile. From royal opulence to cliff-top strongholds, there’s something for everyone.

Travelista reports Google searches for castlecore rose nearly 2,000% since the beginning of the year. Driven largely by set jetters, tourist visits and stays at castles, old and new, across Europe ...

One might expect to find it perched atop a rocky outcrop somewhere between Carcassonne and the misty northern landscapes. Yet ...

Disney theme park castles not quite enchanting enough for you? If you’re craving a more intense storybook vibe, then check into one of these real-life fairytale European castles. They’re steeped in ...

Radiocarbon dating indicates the pod predates the earliest known records of vanilla’s presence in Europe, according to the study. Photo by J. Irmišová et al. (2025.) Hidden beneath the floorboards of ...

Germany's Neushwanstein is a textbook-like example of 19th-century Romanticism. In 1869, King Ludwig began building his medieval fantasy on the hilltop not for defensive reasons, but because he liked ...