ニッケニヒの洞窟・トップ20

フォン・イーゼンブルク家が何世紀にもわたって所有していたこの城は、歴史の中で何度も所有者が変わりました。20世紀以降は部分的に一般公開されており、現在では結婚式、祝祭、文化イベントの会場として利用されています。歴史と現代的な利用の組み合わせが、シュロス・アレンフェルスをラインラントの活気ある文化遺産にしています。

Zwirner significantly modified the medieval castle, giving it the characteristic appearance that is admired today. In doing so, he added, among other things, the 365 windows, 52 doors and 12 towers that made the castle the "Castle of the Year", a playful allusion to the days, weeks and months of a year.

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 surrounding lands. However, the current castle dates largely from the 19th century, when the Prussian architect Ernst Friedrich Zwirner - known for his work on Cologne Cathedral - had the building redesigned in the neo-Gothic style.

As so often over the centuries, only a ruin remains of the once imposing imperial castle (mentioned as such in documents in AD 1000). During the French occupation of the Rhineland, it suffered the typical fate: conquest and destruction.

Here you can marvel at beautiful old half-timbered houses.

A little rest at the keep of the Hammerstein ruins, enjoying the view and unpacking a picnic - that's hiking fun!

Beautiful half-timbered houses on the Rhine promenade, which are mainly used by restaurants.

Very beautiful moated castle on the Rhine cycle path, definitely worth a visit.