The mysterious castle only a short drive away
Almost every time I get in the car, I drive by Schloss Herblingen (Herblingen Castle in English). It’s currently a private home to multiple tenants, so those who go by it can only get a tease of the outside. Along the woods next to it, there are statues and I’ve seen deer a couple times. I’d love to tell you some history, but unfortunately not much is known. Either way, I hope you enjoy these fall photos of mine from a trip many months ago.
The most beautiful I’ve ever seen this castle was when the field in front was covered in yellow and vibrant rapeseed. I wish I’d taken a photo to show you and to keep as a memory, but it’ll have to remain framed in my mind until the sight reoccurs.
There’s just something about castles, isn’t there? They’re always so mysterious and charming to me. I love to wonder about those who used to dwell inside many, many years ago.
17 August 2011 / Travel
Tags: castle, herblinger, herblinger castle, photography, switzerland
Comments
18 August 2011 - 2:48 pm
Hii! I’m so sorry it’s been so long since I’ve commented on your blog!
There definitely is something about castles that makes them so unique and fascinating. Just walking around them, you can feel what it was like to live hundreds of years ago in such places. 🙂
Those pictures are gorgeous! What fun it would be to live in a castle in present day!
<3 <3
18 August 2011 - 4:20 pm
I love old buildings, especially castles and churches. They just have that feeling to them. It’s really too bad you can’t get inside this one to see what secrets it holds.
18 August 2011 - 4:27 pm
There is ALWAYS something intriguing at FLC and yes, there’s just something about castles. Herblinger looks like an incredible trip and how lucky you are to have it nearby, Eva! Gorgeous photos my dear.
19 August 2011 - 2:45 am
I’m very intrigued by this place. Also, your capture of light is incredible.
19 August 2011 - 2:10 pm
wow, breathtaking! i have a serious fascination with castles – my dream is to go to scotland & england and just visit castles!
21 August 2011 - 7:33 pm
I’ve just came from a trip to Europe and i’ve seen lots of castles like these. Excellent!
23 August 2011 - 12:27 am
Insanely jealous of this beautiful place being in your back yard! I know everything will work out about you going to university, just like everything will work out about me finding a job 🙂 And I think we should always take the road less traveled by!
26 August 2011 - 1:55 am
Thank you all! I love that you love my photos and I appreciate so much your kind words. I need to visit many more castles and share them all with you! There really is something about them.
17 August 2011 - 10:16 pm
I totally know what you mean about being curious and a little in love with castles. I can’t get enough of them! Every time I see one around Austria, I too wonder about it’s story and the people who once inhabited it. They’re just so enchanting. Your Schloss Herblingen is no exception.