Wernigerode Castle

Good to see how the "other half" live.

First time in a castle for a long time for me. Just couldn't get over the wealth contrast with the rich living an extravagant life in Castles while the poor struggled in villages & on farms as serfs &...

Good to see how the "other half" live.

First time in a castle for a long time for me. Just couldn't get over the wealth contrast with the rich living an extravagant life in Castles while the poor struggled in villages & on farms as serfs &...

managed to climb up to the Castle

Visited the castle on our day of free time in Wernigerode. Our journey started at Stop 1 behind our hotel by the road tram up to the castle walls. From the walls the walk up to the castle is by a stee...

managed to climb up to the Castle

Visited the castle on our day of free time in Wernigerode. Our journey started at Stop 1 behind our hotel by the road tram up to the castle walls. From the walls the walk up to the castle is by a stee...

Totally worth the €9 entrance fee! Amazingly preserved castle and furnished rooms. A pity photography isn't allowed.

I've always found that castles in Germany are so well preserved and this one is no exception. Beautifully kept with historic and period furniture and furnishings throughout. Some of the information b...