Sababurg Castle

　　Sababurg Castle is located in Hofgeismar, Hesse, Germany, and is known as the "Sleeping Beauty Palace," a real-life fairy-tale world. It is hailed as the most romantic castle in the world. Legend has it that Sleeping Beauty slumbered in Sababurg Castle for 100 years until she was awakened by the kiss of her prince.

　　With a history of 650 years, Sababurg Castle is situated in the heart of the Reinhard Forest and has been transformed into a dreamlike castle hotel. Since this is where Sleeping Beauty once lived, what could be more romantic than a castle where the Sleeping Beauty herself once slept? The castle is surrounded by high walls, which are said to be the prototype of the thorn hedge from the Grimm fairy tales. The castle also features an extensive rose garden, rumored to be enchanted. Now a hotel, restaurant, and theater complex, it is encircled by the oldest and largest wildlife park in Europe, established in 1571 near the Sleeping Beauty Palace.

　　DornröschenSchloss Sababurg Reason to visit: The most romantic castle in the world Continent: Europe Country/Region: Germany State/Province: Hesse City: Hofgeismar