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The Top 20 Castles in the Eifel

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20

beautiful castles to choose from in the Eifel. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: December 2, 2025

Eltz Castle

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A magnificent castle, one of the most beautiful in Germany. Highly recommended. The guided tour is also well-done. The castle is privately owned, by the way; a family lives there.

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View of Reichsburg Cochem and the town of Cochem

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The Imperial Castle Cochem is a castle in the Rhineland-Palatinate town of Cochem on the Moselle. It is their landmark and stands on a highly visible mountain cone 154 m …

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View of Beilstein and Metternich Castle

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History (for those who are interested :-)

Franconian grave finds show Beilstein's settlement around 800 AD. The place had been a feudal possession of the Lords of Braunshorn since 1268. …

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View of the Moselle and Cochem from Reichsburg Castle

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Great valley, with great views, no matter which side of the mountains.

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Saffenburg Castle Ruins

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The Saffenburg is farmed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays in May, September and October. But a visit is always worthwhile.

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View of Hengebach Castle

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Very nice castle located above Heimbach.
The castle was first mentioned in 1106 as the property of the lords of Hengebach. The castle later fell to the Count of Jülich. …

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Niederburg Castle Ruins (Kobern-Gondorf)

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The ruins of the Lower Castle are worth a visit. From up here, you have a magnificent view of the Moselle Valley. However, you should be in good shape, as …

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View of Reinhardstein Castle

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A very beautiful view of the castle, which appears like a fairytale palace on the ridge.

In the summer months, this is probably the only place where you can get …

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Paffendorf Castle

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The Paffendorf moated castle houses the information center about the Rhenish lignite industry. The castle has a brasserie with a beer garden in the castle courtyard.

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Augustusburg Palace and Gardens

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The castle is always worth a visit. Of course, it is most beautiful in summer when the palace gardens are in bloom. A round through the adjacent forest is always very interesting.

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The Top 20 Castles in the Eifel

Eltz Castle

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