Castles & Knights Tours

How Many Medieval Castles Are There in Europe?

Thousands. Some still stand proud, others crumble quietly under ivy and time.
Among the most famous: Windsor Castle (England), Edinburgh Castle (Scotland), Mont Saint-Michel (France), Bran Castle (Romania), Castle of Coca (Spain), and Ksiaz Castle (Poland).
Every one of them is a piece of the continent’s grand, medieval mosaic.

Which Country Has the Most Castles?

Germany wears the crown, home to over 20,000 castles, each older and more dramatic than the last.
But Wales holds a special title too: with over 600 castles, it’s known as the Castle Capital of the World.
If there’s anywhere that can make you feel like a knight again, it’s here.

What’s the Oldest Castle in Europe?

Reichsburg Cochem in Germany takes that honor, a thousand-year-old fortress built around the year 1000.
Imagine the centuries it has watched unfold: the rise and fall of kingdoms, the shifting tides of power, and now, your footsteps among its ancient halls.

Which Country Has the Best Castles?

That’s like asking which fairytale is best; they’re all unforgettable.
From Germany’s dramatic peaks to France’s elegant châteaux, from Japan’s samurai strongholds to the United Kingdom’s moated fortresses, each offers its own kind of magic.

We adore the romantic ruins of Spain and Portugal, the whispering towers of Croatia, and the storybook charm of the Czech Republic.
Every castle tells a story — you just have to listen.