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The Top 20 Castles around Neuwied

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 around Neuwied. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 19, 2025

Linz am Rhein Market Square

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Linz am Rhein is a town in the district of Neuwied in the north of Rhineland-Palatinate near the border with North Rhine-Westphalia, about 25 kilometers south of the city center …

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Arenfels Castle

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Arenfels Castle has a long and fascinating history dating back to the 13th century. The castle was originally built around 1258 by Gerlach von Isenburg to secure and control the …

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Altwied Castle Ruins

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From the gate in the former residential tower you can see and above all hear the Wied barrage.

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Ehrenstein Castle Ruins and Monastery

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If you keep to the right when visiting the castle, you can crawl through a small opening and climb the castle. I find it very interesting that the rear tower has a proper platform at the top.

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Rhine Promenade Engers and Engers Castle

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Engers is an attractive place with a castle which is located directly on the Rhine.

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Ruins of Hammerstein Castle

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Heavily destroyed ruins, but very nice view that is worth it.

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Isenburg Castle Ruins

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The Isenburg ruin in the center of the village is the landmark of the village of the same name. The castle was built around 1100 and is the second oldest …

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Ockenfels Castle

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Ockenfels Castle is one of the few castles on the Rhine that has survived the turmoil of history largely undamaged.

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Old Town, Linz am Rhein

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Very nice place, can be reached on a bike ride with the ferry from Kripp.

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Hausenborn Pilgrimage Chapel Ruins

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The ruins are interesting!
Attention, the trail is demanding!

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Linz am Rhein Market Square

Arenfels Castle

Altwied Castle Ruins

Ehrenstein Castle Ruins and Monastery

Rhine Promenade Engers and Engers Castle

Ruins of Hammerstein Castle

Isenburg Castle Ruins

Ockenfels Castle

Old Town, Linz am Rhein

Hausenborn Pilgrimage Chapel Ruins

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