Eltz Castle
Burg Eltz
A fairy-tale castle hidden in a forested gorge of a Moselle tributary. The same family has owned it for more than 850 years, and it once appeared on the 500-mark banknote.
Eltz Castle sits on a rock encircled by the Elz stream, with a forest of pointed towers. Inside, the original furnishings, weapons and a treasury are preserved. Visits are by guided tour of about 40 minutes. The car park is about a 15-minute walk away, or you can take a shuttle. From Moselkern station, a hike along the valley takes about an hour and has beautiful scenery. Admission is about 20 euros, cash only or check the official website. The castle is closed from November to March.
Opening hours
Approx. Apr–Oct 09:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Vierseenblick (Boppard)
- Boppard
- Stolzenfels Castle
- Lahneck Castle
- Sterrenberg & Liebenstein (Hostile Brothers)
- Deutsches Eck
- Koblenz Cable Car
- Marksburg