What to Do in Germany Castle Tour Burg Eltz Koblenz

Eltz Castle is a medieval castle nestled in the hills above the Moselle River between Koblenz and Trier, Germany.

It is still owned by a branch of the same family that lived there in the 12th century, 33 generations ago. Wikipedia

Address: Burg-Eltz-Straße 1, 56294 Wierschem, Germany
Hours: Closed today
Phone: [phone]
Architectural styles: Gothic Revival architecture, Medieval architecture, Romanesque architecture, Baroque architecture

Travel Tip: Bring euros, they have a small restaurant at gift ship at the castle, you can walk or ride the shuttle, you'll pay for parking, a tour, food, and anything else.

There is a lots to enjoy without going inside but it is one of the few castles in the area that is as complete is the Burg Eltz.

Dear castle and nature enthusiasts,

You are cordially invited to Eltz Castle and Eltz Forest - welcome! We have been here for more than 850 years and are doing everything within our means to preserve our ancestral home. Experience the Middle Ages and nature in its purest form! We are proud of our fairy tale in stone and take pleasure in sharing it with you!

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History[edit]
Platteltz, a Romanesque keep, is the oldest part of the castle, having begun in the 9th century as a simple manor with an earthen palisade. By 1157 the fortress was an important part of the empire under Frederick Barbarossa, standing astride the trade route from the Moselle Valley and the Eifel region.[2] In 1472 the Rübenach house, built in the Late Gothic style, was completed. Remarkable are the Rübenach Lower Hall, a living room, and the Rübenach bedchamber with its opulently decorated walls.

Between 1490 and 1540, the Rodendorf house was constructed, also in Late Gothic style. It contains the vaulted "banner-room".

The Kempenich houses were finished about 1530. Every room of this part of the castle could be heated; in contrast, other castles might only have one or two heated rooms.

How far is Burg Eltz from Ramstein
About two hours from base or around 180km, make it part of a day trip or even a weekend trip in the area.

How far is Burg Eltz from Spangdahlem
Only 100km or so just a

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