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Castles & Palaces

ELTZ CASTLE

It is humbly referred to as the “most beautiful castle in Europe.”

With pride, it looks back on a 900-year history.
Nestled between the Rhine, Moselle, and the Eifel, this graceful masterpiece stands tall.

It is not without reason that it is also called a “fairy tale carved in stone.”

History comes to life! Whether young or old, every knight’s heart beats faster here.

Follow the many hiking trails through the well-preserved nature reserve and discover a rare beauty.
The Hotel Simonis recommends a guided tour through the castle, courtyard, and treasury:

Tickets & Opening Hours

Our promise: An exciting journey through time, offering a delightful change of pace for young and old—also available in English!

 

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MARKSBURG

Unlike many castles along the Rhine, Marksburg is unique because it has remained almost completely intact as a medieval fortress to this day.
The structures, dating from the 13th to 15th centuries, offer insights into times long past.

Visit for a guided castle tour, browse the souvenir shop, and enjoy a meal at the “Marksburgschänke.” Marksburg is also available for private evening festivities, such as the “Knight’s Feast” in the Gothic Castle Kitchen.

Opening Hours:

Summer season from March 22, 2014 – November 2, 2014
Castle tours between 10 AM and 5 PM (last tour starts at 5 PM)
English-language tours daily at 1 PM and 4 PM

Winter season from November 4, 2013 to approx. March 21, 2014
Castle tours every full hour between 11 AM and 4 PM

Address:
Marksburg
56338 Braubach

For more information, click here

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REICHSBURG COCHEM

The largest hilltop castle on the Moselle: This late Gothic structure has much to offer.
In addition to 40-minute guided tours (translation texts available in 12 languages!) that provide insight into the castle’s history, special child-friendly tours are also available, offering young visitors an interactive experience of knightly life.

Come and experience Reichsburg Castle in Cochem, where rustic knight’s feasts, medieval castle festivals, and cultural events await you!

Opening Hours:
Summer season from March 15 – November 2, 2014

Castle Tours:
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Castle Tavern:
Daily 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Address:
Reichsburg Cochem GmbH
Schloßstraße 36
56812 Cochem

For more information, click here

Photo: By © Steffen Schmitz (Carschten) / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 DE or Free Art License, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, Wiki

STOLZENFELS CASTLE

(Closed in December & January)

In the south of Koblenz, in the district of Stolzenfels, the castle of the same name towers high above the Rhine. Open to the public since 1842, it has since been regarded as the epitome of Rhine Romanticism.

Today, this beautiful, fairy-tale-like castle complex, where visitors can experience the impressive residential culture of the 19th century, is accessible on foot via a winding path from the Stolzenfels district.

Click here for opening hours & admission prices!

Photo: By Holger Weinandt – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, Wiki