Meersburg Castle — Attraction in Verwaltungsverband Meersburg

Meersburg Old Castle (Altes Schloss) is one of the most authentic and atmospheric castles I’ve ever visited. Perched above the charming town of Meersburg, it offers incredible views over Lake Constance and even the Swiss Alps on clear days. The self-guided tour takes you through 30+ fully furnished rooms — including dungeons, knight’s halls, the old kitchen, armory, and the personal quarters of German poet Annette von Droste-Hülshoff.

The experience feels raw and genuine — unlike many overly restored castles. The castle’s narrow staircases, wooden beams, and thick stone walls transport you right back to medieval times. Informational signs and brochures (in several languages) are helpful, and you can take your time exploring.

It’s a short but steep walk through Meersburg’s old town to get there, but it’s worth every step. There’s a cozy café and a small gift shop inside. Not ideal for wheelchairs or strollers due to the structure, but manageable for most.

Tickets are around €14, and great value considering the experience. You can also get combo tickets for nearby attractions.

Highly recommended for history lovers, families, and anyone wanting to explore a real medieval castle with breathtaking lake views!

I just visited last month it was an amazing experience the castle.. it's feel Like in walking in a history...

A wonderful place to visit. See the old. See the new. Beautiful.

Sit and have food and drinks while looking out over the sea.

(The following review, I found on line. But it sums this castle up so well I decided to use it.. edited.) “Perhaps the most amazing castle in Europe” In Baden-Württemberg, Germany is a beautiful town called Meersburg. It is very quaint, with some lovely streets and shops. My favorite stop in the area was this castle. First built during the 7th century. It doesn't look like much from the outside. But when you cross the drawbridge, the ticket taker is dressed in a medieval costume. From that point forward, you leave the present day world behind... This castle is the most authentic, original castle we've ever visited, and we've seen a LOT of them! The stuff in there is OLD, REALLY OLD!! As one of the only castles never to be taken during a siege, it was never looted. As a result, they just kept everything as it grew and was enhanced. There are no glass display cases, just a few strings and cords to keep you from sitting on the tattered and torn furnishings from an era long gone. The hallways, stairs, walls, tables, etc.. all just cry out to tell their stories of centuries past - of hardship, cold & glory. It really doesn't get more...

It was an amazing experience. Honestly I was not expecting a lot since even if Germany cares for tourism not every place gets enough advertisment and/or good investment but the burg was such a positive surprise.

One has to buy tickets in a souvenir shop close to the burg so if you're with kids they will defiently ask you to get them wooden swords and so on even before you enter the burg The medieval place is almost alive. Burg hires actors to make that place alive, they are dressed like medieval citizens of the Burg and make you feel as if you just went back in time. I think it is well spent money. The "Rundgang" is pretty long. There's a cute burg Cafe that I however did not try and the best thing is that I was handed a real sword and could feel how it was to swing it.

I recommend it for families with bigger kids and for...