Originally envisioned by King Ludwig II to rival Versailles, Herrenchiemsee's "New Palace" remains half-gilded for lack of funds.

The stones of this formerly witch-obsessed castle were used to build a church.

This Rococo church is known as the most beautiful village church in the world, and does not disappoint.

The last bastion of Roman presence north of the Alps looms over a German town.

Twisted buildings adorn the banks of the Rhine river.

A Nazi concentration camp and Anne Frank's place of death.

The world's tallest church tower reveals a spectacular view to anyone up to the task of climbing the daunting staircase.

A meteorite-bounded town in Bavaria.

The largest treasure hoard in Europe is contained in a castle that was bombed out during World War II.

Money made from smuggling sugar helped create this wondrous rock maze in honor of the Prussian Queen Louise.

This museum tells the story of lake dwellers from 4000 BC to 850 BC, replete with stilt houses and goats.

The oldest Jewish cemetery in Europe survived Hitler's Germany.

Remnants of an exploded schooner and wrecked submarines form a breakwater.

In this truly magical place, rent hasn't been raised since the year 1520.

This ancient ruined monastery has been destroyed by fire so many times that it seems like God hates it.

A castle from the Holy Roman Empire that hosts traveling youth... in its stables.

This Nazi-built amphitheater was constructed on a sacred mountain site used by various German cults.

These 18th century gardens tell a rocky story of the son of Odysseus.

A restaurant and observation deck built in a unique broadcasting antenna.

This German version of Universal Studios holds a vault of treasures from the NeverEnding Story.

This unique Renaissance castle was turned into a home for Nazi occultism.

Between Neo-Pagans and Neo-Nazis, these strange rock formations have a curious cult following and a very strange history.

A small but immensely extravagant palace built by the "Night King."

"The most colorful grottoes of the world.