Detailed Reviews and Recent Photos. Know What To Expect Before You Book. in Germany's most beautiful castle! Welcome to Eltz Castle. It is considered "the most beautiful castle in Europe", a "fairy tale in stone" and the epitome of a knight's castle. Take a look for yourself! Our family has been living in this castle, situated between Eifel, Moselle and Rhine, for 900 years.
The Burg Eltz. A magical castle in Germany, where I visited for the first time this past week
Coordinates: 50°12′18″N 7°20′12″E Eltz Castle ( German: Burg Eltz) is a medieval castle nestled in the hills above the Moselle between Koblenz and Trier, Germany. It is still owned by a branch of House of Eltz who have lived there since the 12th century. Also known as Burg Eltz, Eltz Castle is situated on the Elzbach River in southern Germany and is still occupied by descendants of the family that built it 850 years ago. Inside Eltz Castle, Germany's Majestic Medieval Stronghold That Hasn't Changed In Hundreds Of Years View Gallery In 1573 the family Eltz "of the Golden Lion" were given the dominion of Kempenich, and, in 1580, they were awarded the status of Imperial Marshal of the Electorate of Trier. 1600 The three branches of the Eltz families begin moving out of the castle to new residences in Trier, Coblenz, Boppard, Mainz, Eltville, Blieskastel and other towns. 1604 Eltz Castle is different. It remained unscathed by wars. It has been owned and cared for by the same family from when it was built until today. Its architecture has no comparison and many of the original furnishings of the past eight centuries still remain in place.
Enchanted castle Eltz Castle Germany. Photo by nastasia.life Germany castles, Burg eltz
Burg Eltz (Eltz Castle in English) is a medieval castle in German y, located in the hills above the Moselle River between Koblenz and Trier. It's one of the most beautiful castles in all of Europe, and it has been owned by the same family for 33 generations. Burg Eltz (Eltz Castle): Know Before You Go The castle is only open for tours from April 1 - Nov 1. You are free to visit the castle site any time of the year, but you'll only be able to tour the inside during these months. I went during the off-season, and still had an awesome time, so don't worry! July 8, 2019 Germany is known for beautiful castles. Many have crumbled over time due to wars, weather, or neglect. But Burg Eltz still stands as a monument to Germany's rich heritage of counts and prince-electors. This magical medieval castle with its red-painted timber, towers, and bays is unlike any other in Germany. Burg Eltz is located in Wierschem, a municipality belonging to the district of Mayen-Koblenz in the West German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. What sets Burg Eltz apart from most of the famous fairytale castles in Germany is that it doesn't crown a hilltop.
Burg Eltz in Germany How to get there + Info about the Eltz Castle
Burg Eltz 1 D-56294 Wierschem, Germany Opening Times: Daily between 1 April and 1 Nov Mon - Sun 09:30 - 17:30 Wetter Wierschem Eltz Castle: Information about the castle, its history and the surrounding area is offered, as well as a virtual tour of the castle and treasury with lots of pictures. One of only three castles in the region left intact over the centuries, Burg Eltz. 1 Burg Eltz Wierschem, 56294 Germany 50.2052, 7.3366 View on Google Maps . Visit Website . Nearby.
Burg Eltz is probably one of the most magical castles, not only in Germany but in the world! Sometimes even called the Harry Potter castle, this place could feature perfectly in any fairytale. Its rich history, incredible location and quite remarkable architecture make this one of the absolute must-visits in the region! Burg Eltz (Eltz Castle): A German Fairytale Hidden in a Wooded Dell Burg Eltz (Eltz Castle) sure looks something like a fairytale. This atmospheric German castle is located in a rural, wooded dell; not too far from the winding river Rhine. I visited Burg Eltz in 2012; and it was a really memorable experience.
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Burg Eltz in the winter. Eltz is one of only three castles on the left bank of the Rhine River that hasn't been destroyed over the centuries. Construction started in 1157 and building lasted 500 years, with ongoing maintenance to keep the castle up. There are over 100 rooms in the castle for family members, staff, and guests. Burg Eltz is one of the most well-known castles in Germany, with its beautiful stone turrets, hidden away in the middle of the Rhineland-Palatinate countryside. It is one of the only castles in the region to be still standing.
