Blick auf die Burg Katz am Romantischen Rhein

80 fabulous castles in Rhineland‑Palatinate

Photo: Dominik Ketz, Rheinland-Pfalz Gold 
They are striking landmarks that you will encounter in all 10 of the state’s regions. They are proud watchmen towering above the valleys carved deep into the Rhenish Massif by the Rhine, Moselle, Ahr, Lahn and Nahe rivers and their tributaries. They stand steadfastly in the mystic forests of the Eifel, Hunsrück and Palatinate, or gaze proudly over the vastness of the Eifel, Rhine-Hesse and the Westerwald. We have selected 80 real gems for you. You can conquer them on a hike, discover them by bicycle or make an excursion of it.


 


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Are Castle
Are Castle Short historical overview: 1095/1105 Construction of the castle Are by Count ...
Saffenburg
Spectacular viewpoint above Altenahr.
Eltz Castle - the fairytale castle in the Eifel forest
High towers, picturesque oriels, protective walls and a deep castle moat amaze visitors when the ...
Schloss Bürresheim palace
During the Middle Ages, Schloss Bürresheim palace was actually a castle, in other words, a knight’s ...
Löwen- und Philippsburg in Monreal
The neighboring ruins of the Lion Castle, also known as Monreal Castle, and the Philippsburg, ...
Castle Satzvey
Castle Satzvey, one of the most beautiful water castles in the Rhineland. The first documented ...
Genovevaburg
The Genovevaburg castle is one of the landmarks of the town of Mayen and can be seen from far and ...
Burg Bollendorf
The former summer residence of the Echternach abbots now houses a hotel with a restaurant.
Schloss Malberg & Gärten
Dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, this fine Renaissance palace provides an elegant venue for ...
Castles of Manderscheid
Manderscheid is known for its two medieval castle ruins, which are a popular destination for hikers ...
Burg Nideggen
Nideggen Castle looks back on an eventful history and is a unique cultural monument to the history ...
Burg Pyrmont
Pyrmont Castle is enthroned on a mighty slate rock above a waterfall on the Elzbach.
Castle Kastellaun ARGO
In the middle of the old town centre of Kastellaun stands an ancient building: Kastellaun Castle!
Burg Grimburg
Grimburg Castle was built around 1190 as a provincial castle for the archbishops of Trier. It was ...
Nassau Castle
Nassau-Oranien Castle was built around 1120 by the Counts of Laurenburg. After the division of the ...
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