80 fabulous castles in Rhineland‑Palatinate
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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Spectacular viewpoint above Altenahr.
High towers, picturesque oriels, protective walls and a deep castle moat amaze visitors when the ...
During the Middle Ages, Schloss Bürresheim palace was actually a castle, in other words, a knight’s ...
The neighboring ruins of the Lion Castle, also known as Monreal Castle, and the Philippsburg, ...
Welcome to "Burg Satzvey", one of the most beautiful water castles in the Rhineland region.
The Genovevaburg castle is one of the landmarks of the town of Mayen and can be seen from far and ...
Die einstige Sommerresidenz der Echternacher Äbte beherbergt heute ein Hotel mit Restaurant.
Dating from the 16th and 17th centuries, this fine Renaissance palace provides an elegant venue for ...
The spa town of Manderscheid is most famous for two medieval castle ruins that stand directly ...
Nideggen Castle looks back on an eventful history and is a unique cultural monument to the history ...
Pyrmont Castle is enthroned on a mighty slate rock above a waterfall on the Elzbach.
In the middle of the old town centre of Kastellaun stands an ancient building: Kastellaun Castle!
Grimburg Castle was built around 1190 by the Archbishops of Trier to serve as a regional castle and ...
Nassau-Oranien Castle was built around 1120 by the Counts of Laurenburg. After the division of the ...