Germany Ploen, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Ploen Castle is beautiful day or night. You can wander the grounds but the castle itself is not accessible as it is the training facility of a corporation. From here you have a wonderful view of Ploen Lake far into the distance. Plön Castle is one of the most important Renaissance buildings in the country. Until the death of Duke Frederick Charles of Schleswig-Holstein-Plön in 1761 it was the ducal Residenz; thereafter it was used for various purposes.

Anytime day or night, although clouds are best and even better yet after a rain shower.

There is an underground garage close by off Ploener Chaussee. But is probably better to park closer to the shopping street and Nikolai Kirche as there are other photo opportunities. Walk from the center of town (Marktplatz und Nikolai Kirche) up the Schlossberg past the Gaenseliesel Brunnen, das historische Rathaus and beautiful cobblestone streets.