The castle in Germany that translates to "Bright Stone" or "Shining Stone" is Lichtenstein Castle (Schloss Lichtenstein). Located in the Swabian Jura of southern Germany near the town of Honau, this Neo-Gothic masterpiece sits dramatically on a steep cliff edge, overlooking the Echaz Valley. The name is derived from the German words licht (bright/shining) and stein (stone). While it looks like a medieval fortress, the current structure was actually built between 1840 and 1842, inspired by Wilhelm Hauff's 1826 novel Lichtenstein. It was designed by Carl Alexander Heideloff for Duke Wilhelm of Urach. Because of its precarious and picturesque location, it is often called the "Fairytale Castle of Württemberg." Visitors in 2026 can tour the interior, which features a spectacular armory and ornate drinking hall, though the castle remains privately owned by the Dukes of Urach. It is frequently confused with the Principality of Liechtenstein, but the castle is firmly located in the German state of Baden-Württemberg.