A day out at Palaces Augustusburg and Falkenlust will make history come to life. Peer up at its ageing walls and dig out your guidebook to find out about its legendary past.
To explore this fortified complex, you'll need to find your way to Bruehl. There are plenty of other things to see and do in the area, including Phantasialand, Falkenlust Castle, and Augustusburg Park.