German · Travel & Getting Around
"Castle" in German: Burg
die Burg
Note: palace-style: das Schloss
Castle in German is often die Burg, especially a fortified castle. Das Schloss is more palace-like. Tourists hear both on signs.
Day trip
Wir besichtigen morgen die alte Burg.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce Burg
Say it
boork
/bʊʁk/
boork. Soft u. Final g like k.
"Castle" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Burg | the castle (fortified) Main headword. | Main headword. |
| die Burg besichtigen | to visit the castle Tourism. | Tourism. |
| auf der Burg | at/on the castle Location. | Location. |
| das Schloss | palace / castle Often grander, less fortress-like. | Often grander, less fortress-like. |
How to use Burg in real life
- 1Day trip
Wir besichtigen morgen die alte Burg.
We're visiting the old castle tomorrow.
Die Burg.
- 2Photo
Die Burg liegt hoch über dem Fluss.
The castle sits high above the river.
Die Burg liegt.
- 3Ticket
Kostet der Eintritt in die Burg viel?
Does entry into the castle cost a lot?
In die Burg.
Mistakes English speakers make with Burg
Incorrect: der Burg
Correct: die Burg
Burg is feminine: die Burg.
Incorrect: Using only Schloss for every castle
Correct: Use Burg for fortified castles; Schloss for palace-style.
Both exist; Burg is this entry's headword.
Good to know
Germany is packed with Burgen along rivers like the Rhine. Signs may say Burg or Schloss; locals know which building is which.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a Rhine day trip
ChatPal
Fahren wir zur Burg oder lieber wandern?
Shall we go to the castle or rather hike?
You
Zur Burg. Ich will die Aussicht.
To the castle. I want the view.
ChatPal
Gut. Die Burg öffnet um zehn.
Good. The castle opens at ten.
You
Dann kaufen wir Tickets online.
Then we'll buy tickets online.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Castle" in German
How do you say castle?
Die Burg (palace-style: das Schloss).
Gender?
Feminine: die Burg.
Burg vs Schloss?
Burg is often fortified; Schloss can feel more like a palace.
Visit a castle?
Eine Burg besichtigen.
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