Eltz Castle
Burg Eltz
Fee required
Parking available
A medieval castle overlooking the Elzbach river, owned by the same family for over 850 years, offering a journey through 900 years of history.

πŸ“œ Medieval castle, family-owned for 33 generations.
πŸ” Unscathed by wars, showcasing 900 years of history and unique architecture.

Why Go

🏰 Explore a fairy-tale castle with original furnishings
🌳 Enjoy hiking trails in the surrounding nature reserve
πŸ›‘οΈ Discover armory, treasury, and historic rooms
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Activities for all ages

Why Avoid

🚫 Drones prohibited
πŸ’° Parking and shuttle bus fees apply
🚢 Long walk to castle from parking or shuttle stop

Tips

⏰ Go early to avoid crowds
πŸ—“οΈ Open March 24 to November 1
πŸ—ΊοΈ Two routes to castle: hiking or tourist trail

Cost

πŸ’° Parking: €4 (cars/motorbikes), €8 (vans/coaches). Shuttle bus: €2 per person.

Hours

πŸ•’ Daily 9:30 AM; closed Nov 2 - Mar 23.

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking

Designated carparks available.
Cash payment only for parking and shuttle.
Shuttle bus runs every 10 minutes.

🍽️ Gastronomy

Self-service restaurant with snacks, beverages, and cakes.

πŸ›οΈ Shop

Sells souvenirs, postcards, and publications.

Last updated 9 days ago

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