Pfalzgrafenstein Castle
Burg Pfalzgrafenstein
A white, boat-shaped toll castle on a small island in the middle of the Rhine near Kaub, one of the most distinctive buildings on the river.
The castle was built in the 14th century by Emperor Louis IV of Bavaria to collect tolls from passing ships, and its shape resembles a stone boat moored in the river. Visitors take a small ferry from the Kaub harbour to reach the island, and inside they can see the towers, dungeons and guardrooms. It looks best photographed alongside Gutenfels Castle on the hill opposite. The total cost of the ferry and admission is a few euros, and it is closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–18:00 (shorter hours in winter); closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Gutenfels Castle
- Bacharach
- Wernerkapelle
- Stahleck Castle
- Schönburg (Oberwesel)
- Oberwesel
- Lorelei
- Katz Castle