VeeDubb

My fiance and I will be in Bavaria and Northern Austria in September for our Honeymoon, and I would really like to surprise her by staying in a beautiful, old castle at least one of the nights. I think it would be neat to stay in an actual castle, rather then in a hotel just outside of the castle. Does anyone have any suggestions?

PaulHahn

We liked Burg Colmberg near Rothenburg od Tauber.

http://www.burg-colmberg.de/showpage...iteID=1&lang=2

swandav2000

Hi VeeDubb,

Near Garmisch:

http://www.schloss-elmau.de/english/index.html

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JulieVikmanis

swandav, thanks for that wonderful link. What a beautiful place.

swandav2000

Julie -- yes, it looks beautiful! I'm taking a carriage ride from Mittenwald through the snow to see it on Sunday 26 Dec.

Probably the only time I'll ever be there -- looks expensive to stay!

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wanderfrau

Sorry I can't recommend anything, but this site may help
http://www.schlosshotels.co.at/en/ca...-and-mansions/

molker

Near to the Danube in the famous Wachau- perhaps too much east for you but a magnificent varied area Melk Abbey- wine and much more.

Burg Oberranna

www.burg-oberranna.at

portions from 12-13th centuries nicely restored

bettyk

We enjoyed the Castle Hotel Schoenburg on the Rhine River, which overlooks the town of Oberwesel. They also have a wonderful restaurant.

It is a very romantic place.

http://www.hotel-schoenburg.com/

joannyc

Betty, Castle Hotel Schoenburg is gorgeous! Saw it from the river, wish I had known about it.

VeeDubb

Wow! Thank you all for the great suggestions. What is the best way to book a night in a castle hotel (email, phone) I live in the U.S.

bettyk

You can just email the hotel (in English) directly. Most will respond within a day or two.

amer_can

Schloss Schoenburg is outstanding!!! Be sure to tell them it's your honeymoon and you might get a perk or two>>>

bigtyke

Swandav - pls give a report after you take your sleigh ride