Who owns Eltz Castle today?

The same family, the House of Eltz, has owned it for more than eight hundred years and still lives there in part.

Was Eltz Castle ever destroyed?

No, it withstood a siege in the 14th century but was never conquered or destroyed.

Why does Eltz Castle have several separate towers?

Because it is a Ganerbenburg, built and shared by several branches of the Eltz family, each with its own residential tower.

Where exactly is Eltz Castle located?

In Wierschem, in the Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz district, in Rhineland-Palatinate, between Koblenz and Trier.

Eltz Castle

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €14
Child: €7

Free for Children under 6; one group leader and the coach driver for groups

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Prices checked at the source on September 22, 2026

Visit duration: 35 min
Where: Wierschem

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Burg Eltz stands in Wierschem (Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz), in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Adult admission costs 14 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on September 22, 2026.

Eltz Castle rises on a rocky spur nearly encircled by the Elzbach river, between Koblenz and Trier. Founded in the early 12th century, it has belonged to the same family, the Eltz, for more than eight hundred years, and members of that family still live there today. Its distinctive feature is that it is a Ganerbenburg, a castle shared among several branches of one family, which explains the cluster of separate residential towers around a shared courtyard. Unlike many castles along the Rhine, it was never destroyed in warfare.

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What to know

Eltz Castle is located in Wierschem, in the Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz district, in Rhineland-Palatinate.
It is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Reaching the castle involves a walk through the forest up to the rock outcrop, so some walking is required.
Interior visits are limited to the areas open to the public, as the rest remains inhabited by the owning family.

Practical information

Opening hours

from 29 March 2026 to 1 November 2026: 9h30-17h00

Prices

Adult: €14
Child: €7

Free for Children under 6; one group leader and the coach driver for groups

Visit duration: 35 min
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Paid parking: cars and motorcycles €4, cars with trailer/motorhomes/coaches €8; shuttle every 10 minutes for €2 per trip

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Where this château is

Wierschem · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · Rheinland-Pfalz

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Address

Wierschem, Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Rheinland-Pfalz

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Frequently asked

Eltz Castle: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €14. Child: €7. Free for: children under 6; one group leader and the coach driver for groups.
Eltz Castle: where to buy tickets?: Tickets are sold online by our partner GetYourGuide, linked at the top of this page.
Who owns Eltz Castle today?: The same family, the House of Eltz, has owned it for more than eight hundred years and still lives there in part.
Was Eltz Castle ever destroyed?: No, it withstood a siege in the 14th century but was never conquered or destroyed.
Why does Eltz Castle have several separate towers?: Because it is a Ganerbenburg, built and shared by several branches of the Eltz family, each with its own residential tower.
Where exactly is Eltz Castle located?: In Wierschem, in the Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz district, in Rhineland-Palatinate, between Koblenz and Trier.

Information verified on September 22, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website