Two castle apartments on a rocky spur, Wenzenbach

Perched on a rocky outcrop 60 metres above the Wenzenbach Valley, a 13th-century castle stands surrounded by a nature reserve. Deer, beavers, storks and herons live here – and in the evening, you'll be able to watch bats from the castle.

On the first floor of the Burgpalas, you'll find two flats totalling 330 square metres. Four double bedrooms, four bathrooms and two kitchens offer plenty of space for groups. The rooms feature original 17th-century wooden floors and Renaissance-style doors.

The moat's got its own spring as well as a sunny kitchen garden with lettuce, espalier trees, figs, peaches, and a vineyard. They've preserved parts of the outer castle wall and the remains of a shell tower. They're currently restoring the wine cellars, dating from 1542, and a medieval stone bridge.

You can easily enjoy canoe trips on the Naab, Vils and Regen rivers, as well as boat tours on the Danube. Right from the castle, you can bike along the former railway line or hike the Burgensteigen trails. The historic old towns of Regensburg, Landshut, Passau and Amberg also make great destinations for day trips, as do Kallmünz and Weltenburg Abbey. Café Schifferl's just 500 metres away.