Burg Hohenzollern: Germany's Hidden Gem

 

When it comes to castles in Germany, the first thing that comes to mind is Neuschwanstein Castle. In fact, there is another castle that is just as beautiful and magnificent.

Burg Hohenzollern, or Hohenzollern Castle, is a majestic hilltop castle located in the Swabian Alps of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is one of the most famous castles in the country and is perched atop Mount Hohenzollern, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The castle has a rich history dating back to the 11th century and has been rebuilt and expanded several times over the centuries. It was the ancestral seat of the Hohenzollern family, who played a significant role in German history, including producing several Prussian kings and German emperors. Today, Burg Hohenzollern is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors with its picturesque setting, impressive architecture, and fascinating historical exhibits showcasing the heritage of the Hohenzollern dynasty.

提到德國的城堡，大家第一時間就會想到新天鵝堡（Neuschwanstein Castle），其實，還有另外一座城堡，一樣美麗和壯觀。

霍亨索倫堡（Burg Hohenzollern）是位於德國巴登-符騰堡州施瓦本山脈的一座雄偉的山頂城堡。 它是德國最著名的城堡之一，坐落在霍亨索倫山上，俯瞰著周圍壯麗的風景。 這座城堡可以追溯到11世紀， 它曾是霍亨索倫家族的祖傳家園，該家族在德國歷史上發揮了重要作用，產生過好幾位普魯士國王和德意志皇帝。經過了幾個世代的建設， 如今，霍亨索倫堡已經成爲了一個熱門的旅遊目的地，吸引成千上萬的遊客來欣賞其如畫的環境、壯麗的建築以及展示霍亨索倫王朝遺產的迷人歷史展覽。