Hohenzollern Castle is home to Hohenzollern family that came to power during the Middle Ages and ruled Prussia and Brandenburg until the end of World War I. It sits on a craggy peak that rises above the surrounding plateau; looking stunning in its mightiness. We had to walk up a steep and relentless hill from the car-park to the castle itself. But honestly in reality, we took the bus as we were not aware of its strenuous surroundings. Once we reached the top there were excellent views that seemed to go on forever in the distance. Inside the castle walls we saw the innate beauty it withheld, unfortunately pictures were not allowed; we were not even allowed to wear our regular shoes either. So, in a rather bizarre twist as to preserve the marble and timber floors, we had to wear slippers. It was quite fun sliding around in them throughout the entire tour. Nick even got to wear a kings cape (not a real one of course, rather one meant for children).
While the castle's beauty was undeniable, the most breathtaking part were the majestic views taken from the top.
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