"APPRECIATING VALUES - DISCOVERING TREASURES"
.This is the motto of the Burgenstraße, which leads from Mannheim to Bayreuth and is one of the oldest holiday routes in Germany. About 60 castles and palaces can be admired along the 780-kilometre-long route. In addition, there are plenty of opportunities for an individual and relaxed stroll through the past, whether by car, camper van, bicycle or classic car.
Give the gift of a journey through time!
Nothing is as valuable as the time you spend with loved ones. And what better way to do that than on a trip together? Along the Castle Road, you are guaranteed to find the perfect ‘gift idea’ for everyone. How about a voucher for one of our premium partner hotels? Or why not give away an entire package – available on a wide range of themes, from golf to gourmet dining!
The glow of lights and the smell of cookies - Advent on the Castle Road
Feel the magic of the Advent season - the towns along the Burgenstrasse get in the mood for Christmas with the glow of lights and the smell of gingerbread. Christmas markets against a unique historical backdrop, Christmas exhibitions, concerts and many other events accompany visitors through the pre-Christmas period.
You can find an overview of all Christmas events here.
Turn of the year at the Castle Road
Festive events and New Year's Eve fireworks bring the annual series of events on the Castle Road to a close. At the turn of the year, the days of "Eternal Adoration" are once again celebrated in Franconian Switzerland. In Pottenstein, for example, on January 6, up to a thousand bonfires light up the hillsides. Events at the turn of the year on the Castle Road.
TRAVELBOOK AWARD for Bad Wimpfen
Now it's official: Bad Wimpfen has the most beautiful old town in Germany! The readers of the online travel magazine TRAVELBOOK voted for it. The spa town on the Neckar River is now one of the Travelbook community's trending travel destinations for 2026 – alongside destinations around the world.
More information
You will feel completely comfortable ...
in the Premium Partner Hotels at the Castle Road. What close affinity to the Castle Road they have, what they stand for und what they offer, you will find under www.hotels-burgenstrasse.de
Detailed information about all hotels can also be found in our English-language brochure ‘Hotel Recommendations for Connoisseurs’. It is available free of charge in our online shop (just scroll down to ‘Alle Artikel’).
A journey back in time
The Castle Road – 780 kilometres of cultural and historical spectacle. Watch our promotional film now to get a glimpse of the magnificent, mysterious, moving and surprising discoveries that await you between Mannheim and Bayreuth!
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Inspiring travel experiences
They spark curiosity about regions and places, provide specific tips for travel planning and keep memories alive: travel blogs and programmes. Read and see here what bloggers and TV teams have experienced on the Castle Road, what recommendations they make and what insider information they have in store.
To the blogs
To the TV programmes