Germany, Castle by Castle. March 1, 2008. By Scott Vogel. Q I am planning to take my 14-year-old grandson to Germany in June for a tour of medieval castles and fortresses.

Nestled within the magical Harz Mountains lies a quaint German town. Within the colorful half-timbered houses, there are some surprisingly unique attractions.

The Neuschwanstein castle in Germany's Bavaria, perhaps best known for inspiring Walt Disney's fairytale castles, has been named a World Heritage site, according to the UN cultural agency.

Built under the rule of Ludwig II, the grand palace complexes in Bavaria were among 26 new sites granted world heritage ...