About
Eltz Castle, known in German as Burg Eltz, stands in the Eltz Forest near Wierschem in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. It is a medieval castle that has been owned by the same family for over 850 years, and it is one of the few castles in the region that has never been destroyed. That continuity gives a visit a sense of the castle as a lived-in home rather than a ruin.
What a visit offers
The castle sits among wooded hills, so the approach itself is part of the experience. Walking through the forest to reach it suits visitors who enjoy quiet paths and a slower pace. Guided tours of the interior are the usual way to see the rooms, and they give context on the building and the family whose history runs through it.
- Setting: a medieval castle in the Eltz Forest, surrounded by woodland
- Continuity: owned by the same family for more than 850 years
- Survival: one of the few castles in the region never destroyed
- Visit style: a walk through the forest followed by a look inside
Planning your trip
The castle is at Burg-Eltz-Straße 1, 56294 Wierschem, Germany. Visitors who want current information on opening times, tours and tickets can call +49 2672 950500 before setting out. Because the castle is in a rural forest area, it is worth arranging transport in advance, and a day trip works well for combining the castle with other places in the surrounding Rhineland-Palatinate countryside.