Halloween in Frankenstein Castle

It was quite a long drive but it was worth it. It was my first time visiting and spending Halloween in Frankenstein Castle. Thanks to good friends for taking me there. I did not expected too much people visiting the castle. You cannot really go directly to the castle. You have to go instead to Pfungstadt in the district of Darmstadt-Dieburg in the state of Hesse. At the back of Toom Baumarkt, you can take the shuttel bus for around 15 minutes ride going on top of the hill where castle is located.

In the castle compound, you can see some kiosks selling Halloween stuffs. There is also a small beer tent and a restaurant inside. I am imagining how interesting it is to have one of this Restaurant Cook Jobs. Would you believe that the restaurant was so busy this afternoon. I guess there are thousands of visitors who visit the castle for the whole duration of the Halloween celebration.

taken inside the castle compound this afternoon (Oct. 30, 2011).

Frankenstein Castle is a hilltop castle about 5 km south of Darmstadt in Germany. Modern claims of the castle having an influence on the work of Mary Shelley remain controversial.

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Wolfstein Castle Ruins in Neumarkt OPf, Bavaria, Germany

It's almost a year now since my friend from Des Moines, Iowa made a visit in Europe. One of the countries she visited was Germany. I accompanied her to Wolfstein Castle, a castle ruins in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz (Upper Palatinate) in the state of Bavaria, Germany. We had fun during our visit in this castle ruins.

With regards to the history of the castle, It is said that its exact origin is not so clear. Around 1120 a certain Ulrich v. Wolfstein who belong to a noble class has said to have his seat here but proofs have been missing. Only with the Sulzbürger Gottfried II was clearly proven the first Burgherr or king of the castle. Since 1283, he called the castle Wolfstein.

You can find more information of the castle in the URL below. Sad to say, it is in German language.

the bridge going to the entrance of the castle. This was taken last August 2010. I have been to this castle for a lot of times already.

the tower of the castle and the ruins around it.

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Winter Visit to Neuschwanstein Castle in Hohenschwangau, Bavaria

The Neuschwanstein Castle is the famous castle commissioned by King Ludiwg II, king of Bavaria, Germany in 1868. More than a million of tourists and visitors from all over the world visit the castle every year.

The Schloss Neuschwanstein, as it is called in German, is located on a rugged hill above the village of Hohenschwangau near Füssen in southwest Bavaria, Germany. It was the inspiration for Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle.

Neuschwanstein as seen from the valley. This was taken during my second visit to the castle last winter 2010.

The palace was intended as a personal refuge for the reclusive king, but it was opened to the paying public immediately after his death in 1886.

the main entrance of the castle.

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My Euro Travel in Heidelberg Castle, Germany

Let's go travel Europe again! This time we will be visiting Germany and I will be featuring the city of Heidelberg. For me, it is one of the most beautiful cities I visited in Germany. Visiting Heidelberg without going to its castle seems not complete. You know why? The ruins of Heidelberg Castle rank with the Acropolis of Athens and the Palace of Versailles among the sights worth seeing in Europe. Thanks to the travel book that I previously read about Heidelberg.

Actually, you can take a walk to the castle along the so-called Philosopher's Way which may only take from 10 to 15 minutes depending on your walk. We took the so-called Bergbahn, a modernized funicular during our visit. I actually forgot now how much we paid for that ride back and forth. If I am not mistaken around 5.00 Euros.

I have some pictures here taken during my visit with friends last November 2010.

The west side of Heidelberg Castle.

View from Stück-garden upon the ruins of the Rondells, the Heidelberg Old Town and Old Bridge. You can also see the tower of the Church of the Holy Spirit.

the entrance to the castle.

The earliest castle structure was built before AD 1214 and later expanded into 2 castles circa 1294; however, in 1537, a lightning-bolt destroyed the upper castle. The present structures had been expanded by 1650, before damage by later wars and fires. In 1764, another lightning-bolt destroyed some rebuilt sections.

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The Horse Drawn Carriage Going to Neuschwanstein Castle

Hello folks! It seems that I was out in the blogosphere yesterday. It is because I was out with some friends to visit the famous castle of Neuschwanstein. I already posted some images in my Euroangel Graffiti site, so feel free to browse it.

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The image I have here is such a romantic scenery for me. I thought I can just see it in fairytale films or movies. The wintery surroundings where the trees are filled with snow and the horse drawn carriage going up to the castle were truly an amazing experience. I am happy again to visit this famous castle of King Ludwig II, king of Bavaria, Germany. More images and updates to come in my other sites.

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The New Castle in Stuttgart, Germany

Let's go and visit Germany this time! I am featuring today the New Castle, known in German as das Neues Schloss. It is located in Schlossplatz (castle square) which is also the central square in Stuttgart, Germany. This historical building has a late Baroque style and served as residence of the kings of Württemberg from 1746 to 1797 and from 1805 to 1807.

The New Castle is also located near the Old Castle which is now used as a museum.

It is some hundred meters from the main train station of Stuttgart. Here is an image we took during our visit last October 2, 2010.
Today the New Castle is used by the State Ministries of Finance and Education.

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Nuremberg Castle in Bavaria, Germany

Nürnberger Burg or the Nuremberg castle is considered to be one of the main sights in Nuremberg, a city in Bavaria, Germany. This castle comprises three parts: the Emperor's buildings ("Kaiserburg"), the mostly built buildings of the rulers of Nuremberg ("Burggrafenburg"), and the buildings on the eastern side ("städtische Burganlage"). This castle is full of history. We already visited it twice. The last time we visited it was last month, April 2010. Even I see this castle for some time, I still wish to visit it once again in the future.

photo I took during our visit last April 2010.

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The Sun Temple in Eremitage Castle in Bayreuth, Germany

Eremitage Castle is one of the interesting sights you can see when visiting Bayreuth in Bavaria, Germany. It is consists of the Neues Schloss, the New Castle and the Altes Schloss, the Old Castle. The one you see in the picture below is the New Castle with the Sonnentempel or the Sun Temple. Here is a photo taken by hubby during our visit. Find me here!
the beautiful Sun Temple in the New Castle Eremitage, Bayreuth..taken during our visit last July 2009.

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Kaiserburg, the Imperial Castle in Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany

Let's go travel again! I am bringing you this time to the Imperial Castle in Nuremberg which is called Kaisersburg. I am quite confused now and found out in wikipedia that Imperial castle is only a part of the whole Nuremberg Castle which has three parts. I wish to clarify about this tomorrow. For now, simply enjoy watching the castle because I am slowly signing-off now. It is getting late again. I don't have time to browse for wrinkle cream reviews now which I suppose to do tonight. I just forgot it. Here are the photos HB took during our trip to the castle last weekend. More updates about this castle tomorrow.

Never forget to visit this famous landmark of Nuremberg once you visit this city.

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My Euro Travel in Wolfstein Castle Ruins in Neumarkt in Bavaria, Germany

I would say we presently live near a castle ruin but not the one in Wolfstein Castle ruins in Neumarkt Upper Palatinate in Bavaria, Germany. This place is around an hour drive from where we live. I believed I already shared some pictures from this castle in my other blogs. Feel free to browse them if you want to see more.

I guess pictures tells a thousand words. Here I am striking a pose in this castle.

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Wolfstein Castle in Neumarkt, Bavaria, Germany

I guess it is time to travel again in Europe. Have you heard about Wolfstein Castle or Burgruine Wolfstein? It is a castle ruin located in Neumarkt in the Upper Palatinate part of Bavaria, Germany. It is not so far from us, maybe around forty minutes drive. I have been to this castle for some times already. My last visit was in July last year. I always see this castle everytime we drive to Neumarkt. If I live near this castle, I might go walking here everyday. I believed walking is a very good exercise and one way of losing weight. Anybody knows the best diets that work? Anyway, if you want to look closer on the picture of Wolfstein Castle, you can click it to enlarge. I guess you can also see me better if you do that. I also posted more pictures of this castle in my other sites. Feel free to also browse my categories here. Good evening and tschuss!

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Passing-by at Burglengenfeld Castle in Bavaria, Germany

We went to this town yesterday to buy pellets for our heater. We are currently using electric heater and pellets oven to keep the house warm. HB said that since he live in Hohenfels for around 25 years now, this is the first time he experience the tremendous cold and snow during winter time. You can at the image below the tower of Burglengenfeld castle. The tower of St. Vitus Church is also visible in the picture. I can't remember exactly how many did I already visit this town. Probably around hundred times since I live in Germany. This town is around 20 minutes drive from where we live. Here is the photo I took personally.
Burglengenfeld is situated in the district of Schwandorf, in the state of Bavaria on the Naab River. The castle is relatively recent, compared to European standards. It was constructed during the 18th century by a noble family and is today used as a home for special needs children.

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