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Kids Love Castles!
Visited August 2016
| Location | Salzburg, Austria |
| Entrance Fee | Yes |
| Railway Station Nearby | Salzburg Central |
| Parking | City Centre |
| Facilities | Cafe, Shop, Toilets |
| Map |  |
You could say of Hohensalzburg Castle that it is not to be missed but it would also be true to say that it is impossible to miss, dominating as it does the skyline of the city of Salzburg from every angle. Built up on the hill known as Festungsberg (Fortress Hill) in 1077 by Archbishop Gebhard von Helfenstein, it was essential for the defence of Salzburg.
Visited August 2016
| Location | Burghausen, Bavaria, Germany |
| Railway Station Nearby | No |
| Parking | Yes |
| Facilities | Toilets, shop, cafes in town centre |
| Map | |
Visited August 2016
| Location | Salzburg, Austria |
| Entrance Fee | No |
| Railway Station Nearby | Salzburg Central |
| Parking | No |
| Facilities | Restaurant |
| Map | |
Known locally as Franziski Schlössl (Little Francis Castle) this is a small but perfectly formed defensive castle, positioned high up in the Kapunzinerberg, one of the hills which surrounds Salzburg. Now a restaurant, the walk up to the castle is pleasant, if not a little challenging at times. However we saw families pushing prams up to the top of the hill as there is a decent path. C4K being C4K we missed the good path and took the more difficult route through the woods (not through choice but because we got lost!) but we survived to tell the tale.
Visited July 2022
| Location | Angers, France |
| Entrance Fee | Yes |
| Railway Station Nearby | Yes |
| Parking | City Centre |
| Facilities | Gift Shop, Toilets |
| Map | |
Review
We were passing through Angers briefly on our way to continental escapades, and as we never pass up an opportunity to visit a castle, we had a quick stop to get a closer look. This is our very brief review of an hour long visit.
Angers Castle is a stunning medieval fortress, situated on the river Maine in western France. It was built with a mixture of light and dark stone, giving it a unique striped effect, but is also an incredibly strong defensive castle, which was never taken in battle, despite the attempts of several armies to besiege it.
Today it sits peacefully in the town of Angers, and is a major tourist attraction in the area. It houses a large collection of tapestries, including the medieval Apocalypse Tapestry, but unfortunately due to a tight time schedule we did not manage to go inside to see them.
The grounds surrounding the castle are beautifully landscaped and are a pleasure to stroll around. There is a cafe and toilets on site, but also plenty of other facilities in the city of Angers. If you are in that area of France it is well worth a visit, it is a shame we had such little time on this occasion but it has definitely made us put it on our list for a return visit someday.
More info: Angers Castle
