The Top 20 Castles in the Vulkaneifel
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 Vulkaneifel. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in the Vulkaneifel. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 19, 2025
Kerpen Castle
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A very beautiful castle, very impressive and certainly the landmark of Kerpen. The castle cannot be visited as it is privately owned, but that is completely fine, you don't have …
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Freudenkoppe Castle Ruins
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The Freudenkoppe or Burg Freudenkoppe is the ruin of a hilltop castle. The ruin is located one kilometer southeast of Neroth on a 610 meter high basalt cone, the Nerother head.
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View of Kasselburg
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Kasselburg Castle, idyllically situated in the Eifel region, is a popular tourist destination. Limited during the winter, it offers a wide range of activities for young and old throughout the year.
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Löwenburg (Gerhardstein Castle) ruins, Gerolstein
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The castle ruin Gerolstein is located on a mountain directly above the old town of Gerolstein and there are only remnants of the walls available, but are currently being restored. …
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Kasselburg Eagle and Wolf Park
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In the Kasselburg Eagle and Wolf Park, visitors can experience everything to do with wolves, eagles, falcons and other birds of prey. Here you can learn how conflict-free coexistence between …
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Bertradaburg Mürlenbach
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Nice place on the Kylltal cycle path with opportunities to rest by the bridge
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Ruins of Neublankenheim Castle
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🌲Nice photo motif in the middle of beautiful nature 🌳🎨📸
Freely accessible.
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🏰The castle stands on an elevation approx. 355 meters above NHN and thus …
Freely accessible.
Had our snack here 🥪🥐🥖
🏰The castle stands on an elevation approx. 355 meters above NHN and thus …
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Lissingen Castle
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Lissingen Castle is a completely preserved, former moated castle. It consists of an upper castle and a lower castle, which have two different owners. Both are used privately and can …
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Dreis Castle
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The three-storey gabled house with its farm buildings is a feast for the eyes. The castle owes its current appearance to various owners in recent decades, all of whom have …
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Glaadt Castle Ruins
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Castle ruins - Glaadt
In the Middle Ages Glaadt was even more important than Jünkerath, because at that time there was only one settlement of huts. That is why the …
In the Middle Ages Glaadt was even more important than Jünkerath, because at that time there was only one settlement of huts. That is why the …
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