https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed From the splendour of Neuschwanstein, swathed in the mystery of “Mad Ludwig’s” sudden death, to Wartburg Castle, where Martin Luther translated the New Testament, you can learn a lot about Germany through its castles. https://www.thelocal.de/20160803/germanys-10-most-iconic-castles-and-palaces Wed, 03 Aug 2016 13:21:26 +0200 germanys-10-most-iconic-castles-and-palaces For a country so famous for its castles, Germany has done surprisingly little to record them all. That is slowly changing thanks to a new project. https://www.thelocal.de/20180119/researchers-attempt-to-clear-up-mystery-of-how-many-castles-germany-has Fri, 19 Jan 2018 16:48:38 +0100 researchers-attempt-to-clear-up-mystery-of-how-many-castles-germany-has German castles have started banning drones from their grounds, claiming they are a nuisance to tourists and threaten public safety. https://www.thelocal.de/20151222/drones-banned-from-german-castles-and-palaces Tue, 22 Dec 2015 10:04:41 +0100 drones-banned-from-german-castles-and-palaces As experts worry about persuading noble heirs to take care of Germany's castles, The Local finds out what is takes to run these historical buildings – and why the pressure might be too much for the next generation of aristocrats. https://www.thelocal.de/20151020/germanys-castles-are-in-danger-warns-prince Tue, 20 Oct 2015 15:45:54 +0200 germanys-castles-are-in-danger-warns-prince Historians have put the finishing touches to one of Germany's more unusual curiosities – a Baroque castle room with wallpaper made from feathers. Visitors will be able to look, but not touch, from Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.de/20130430/49449 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:33:00 +0200 49449 For couples wanting a fairytale wedding, holding the ceremony or reception in a castle could be the perfect setting. Sally McGrane reports. https://www.thelocal.de/20111019/38291 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:39:00 +0200 38291 Rich in castles and stately manors, Germany has plenty for sale to both commoners and bluebloods alike. Sally McGrane reports on buying your own fairytale home. https://www.thelocal.de/20111011/38117 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:59:00 +0200 38117 Kicking off a month focusing on Germany’s castles, palaces and crumbling ruins, The Local introduces 12 of the best – and one of the spookiest – royal locales. https://www.thelocal.de/20111006/38043 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:59:00 +0200 38043 A massive fire broke out in the early of hours of Thursday morning in the municipality of Ebelsbach, Bavaria, completely destroying a 16th-century castle at its centre. https://www.thelocal.de/20090910/21849 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:27:00 +0200 21849