Have you checked out all the Harry Potter theme parks or just don’t have the money for a big trip? There is a solution for this. If you are planning your Hogwarts visit as a short trip or with a small budget, you have four options to choose from in Germany.
We present you two palaces and two castles in Germany before that are like Hogwarts:
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The 4 Harry Potter Castles in Germany
From the forbidden forest to snowy owls to Harry Potter concerts, the German alternatives have a lot to offer.
Hogwarts replacement in Germany: Wernigerode Castle
Wernigerode Castle is located in the Harz Mountains in Saxony-Anhalt, more precisely in Wernigerode. It is enthroned high on a mountain that offers a good overview of Wernigerode.
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Wernigerode Castle
With its towers and bay windows, the castle is reminiscent of Hogwarts. Especially the largest tower shows Similarities to the Astronomy Tower from Harry Potter on. This is the highest tower of the castle.
In Harry Potter, the Hogwarts Express takes the witches and wizards from London to Hogsmeade train station. You can get to Wernigerode Castle in a similar way: There is one castle railwaywhich takes visitors from the city to just before the castle.
There is also a zoo near the castle, which is easily accessible on foot. The focus there is on domestic animals. The variety is similar to the beasts from Harry Potter. In the zoo there is snowy owlswho may even be relatives of Harry Potter’s owl Hedwig.
Hogwarts replacement in Germany: Hohenzollern Castle
Hohenzollern Castle, which is located in Bisingen, is also located on a large mountain and offers a fantastic view. The castle is surrounded by a dense forest typical of the region. He reminds me a little of him Forbidden Forest. Hopefully the spiders aren’t as big as in Harry Potter.
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Castle Hohenzollern
If you want to enjoy a cool drink at the castle, you can do so in the beer garden. So you can treat yourself to a delicious drink like the apprentices at Hogwarts. Because that’s what magic school is butterbeer an extremely popular drink.
Here you can not only see Harry Potter, but also hear it: there are regular concerts in the castle Live music from Harry Potter instead of. The open-air concert will be performed in the courtyard by the London Symphonic & Philharmonic Film Orchestra and a choir with star soloists. The tickets always sell out quickly.
Hogwarts replacement in Germany: Neuschwanstein Castle
One of the most famous castles in the country is located in the south of Germany: Neuschwanstein Castle. It’s also on a mountain, with a lake right next door. The backdrop is strongly reminiscent of Hogwarts Castle, because the magic school is also located there on a big lake.
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View of the southern facade of Neuschwanstein from the Marienbrücke
Visitors can also enjoy their journey in a carriage for a fee. In Harry Potter, teenagers will too with a carriage from the train station picked up in Hogsmeade and taken to the castle.
By the way, did you know that Neuschwanstein Castle appeared in a Harry Potter video game? There is actually one in Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup German National Quidditch Stadium, with the castle in the background. So jump on your broomstick and enjoy a Quidditch game if you don’t mind the looks of the other visitors.
Hogwarts replacement in Germany: Löwenburg
The Löwenburg is not far from the center of Germany. The castle is a little smaller than the others, but it is a real highlight among fans of Harry Potter.
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The Löwenburg
In a fan ranking, visitors said the castle bears a 24 percent resemblance to Hogwarts. Incidentally, the leader is Hohenzollern Castle with 30 percent.
According to the fans, the facade and the walls are reminiscent of a fantasy castle. Located right next to the castle a small tournament area, which is good for Quidditch matches. After the detour to Neuschwanstein Castle, you can go straight to Kassel with your broom.
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