The predecessor building to today’s Bassenheim Castle was erected before 1317 in the location of the same name and was the ancestral seat of the Waldbott von Bassenheim family of ministriales. The complex is in private ownership and not accessible…
Dattenberg Castle, which was probably built in the first half of the 13th century by the family who gave it its name, had already fallen into ruin in the 19th century. The complex’s mediaeval bergfried has been preserved up to today and can be…
Surrounded by vineyards, Gutenfels Castle is located above the romantic Rhine town of Kaub. The castle, situated near the Rheinsteig, has been a castle hotel again since 2022 and offers a stylish accommodation option.
First mentioned in 1020, the Hammerstein Castle of the Empire represents the oldest verifiable castle complex of the Middle Rhine Valley.
The Heimburg above Niederheimbach is also known as Burg Hohneck.
The impressive fortress on the Middle Rhine towers high above the Lorelei town of St. Goarshausen on a mountain peak.
Together with the neighbouring castle, Liebenstein is one of the most famous of the Rhine castles, not least because of the legend of the “Feuding Brothers”.
Customs & Zwingburg of the Archbishops of Cologne from 1365
Maus Castle towers above Wellmich, a district of St. Goarshausen.
The location of Burg Namedy Castle in a flat plain on the Rhine near Andernach makes this noble seat founded by the Hausmann family stand out from most of the other castle and palace complexes. Burg Namedy Castle presents itself as a historicised…
Beautiful, historic castle from the 13th century
Even if it’s relatively unknown nationwide due to its position in Hasenbachtal, Reichenberg Castle is one of the most important and most unusual castle complexes in the whole of Rhineland Palatinate.
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Without a doubt, Burg Rheinstein is the epitome of Prussian Rhine romanticism!
Today, Sayn Castle is a venue for weddings and functions. Hikers too can enjoy the view of the old ruins; the Rheinsteig and Saynsteig trails run directly beside the partially accessible Castle.
The castle near Niederheimbach on the Rhine, which was first mentioned in the 13th century, only acquired its present form with the expansion in the 19th century.
The Stahleck castle accommodates one of the most attractive youth hostels in Germany.
Together with its neighbouring castle Liebenstein, Sterrenberg Castle bears the name "Enemy Brothers".
Current information on opening hours: Bistro: open daily from 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM, Mon & Tue until 8:00 PM
Traditional Café with historical charm. Well known for its tasty cakes and pies.
