We've all grown up with a clear image of the 'perfect fairytale castle' thanks to a lifetime of reading fairytales and watching Disney princess films. Fortunately, there are plenty of castles around that seem straight out of a fantasy. Luxury travel company Oliver's Travels have identified which of the 75 most visited castles worldwide tick all the boxes for a fairytale castle.
According to their formula, the perfect 'fairytale castle' must be in an elevated position, have multiple turrets, tall and pointy turrets, a multi-layered roof, a non-symmetrical facade, an ornate gateway, and be in a remote or unique location - with five European castles topping the list. Hochosterwitz Castle in Austria is said to have inspired Disney's Snow White (Image: Sergey Novikov/Shutterstock) Hochosterwitz Castle , Austria Perched dramatically on a 160-metre-high rock in Carinthia, Austria, Hochosterwitz Castle is a true fairytale castle. It's said to have been the inspiration for Disney's Snow White castle, reports the Mirror .
Regarded as one of Austria's most impressive medieval castles, Hochosterwitz boasts dramatic architecture with multiple looming turrets and winding fortified walls. The castle's first recorded mention dates back to 860, and since then it has faced numerous sieges, raids, and attacks. In the 16th century, Hochosterwitz Castle was bought by the Khevenhuller family who transformed it into the enchanting fairytale castle we see today.
Since their modifications, the castle.