点评:We visited Uhuburg (Eagle Owl Castle) in Helen during Christmas 2025 with our two kids (ages 11 and 8), and it was truly an awesome experience. When we first saw photos online, we honestly thought the castle dated back to the 1800s and expected a traditional historical site — but it turned out to be something completely different, and in a very good way.
Advance online reservations are required, and during our visit the castle was open from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Once you arrive, you park your car and take a shuttle up the hill, which already adds to the excitement. The castle itself is gorgeous, sitting high on a hill with incredible views. You can walk around the grounds, climb stairs, and enjoy stunning panoramas from several towers — the views alone are worth the visit.
The absolute highlight for us was the guided tour led by the owner of the castle himself, the charming Rob. He explains the inspiration and reasons behind building the castle, and it makes the entire visit even more special (no spoilers here — it’s something you should experience firsthand!).
If there’s one small downside, it’s that the visiting window feels a bit tight, but we still managed to see everything without feeling rushed.
Overall, this is a unique, memorable, and must-see attraction if you’re visiting Helen. We’re so glad we went and highly recommend it!
翻译:2025年圣诞节期间,我们带着两个孩子(11岁和8岁)去了位于海伦的乌胡堡(鹰猫头鹰城堡),那真是一次令人难忘的体验。最初在网上看到照片时,我们以为这座城堡建于19世纪,期待的是一个传统的历史遗址——但实际体验却完全出乎意料,而且惊喜连连。
参观城堡需要提前在线预约,我们去的那天城堡的开放时间是上午11点到下午3点。到达后,你需要停车,然后乘坐摆渡车上山,这本身就增添了一份兴奋感。城堡本身非常壮丽,坐落在山顶,拥有令人叹为观止的景色。你可以漫步在城堡的庭院中,攀登阶梯,还可以从几座塔楼上欣赏壮丽的全景——光是这景色就值得一游。
对我们来说,最精彩的部分是由城堡主人罗布亲自带领的导览。罗布是一位魅力十足的绅士。他讲解了城堡建造的灵感和缘由,让整个参观体验更加特别(这里就不剧透了——这绝对是您应该亲身感受的!)。
如果说有什么不足之处,那就是参观时间略显紧凑,但我们仍然在不感到匆忙的情况下欣赏到了所有景点。
总而言之,如果您来海伦岛,这绝对是一个独特、令人难忘且不容错过的景点。我们非常庆幸自己去了,并强烈推荐!