Who built Rheinfels Castle?

It was built in 1245 by Count Diether V of Katzenelnbogen as a toll station on the Rhine.

Why is Rheinfels Castle a ruin?

It was destroyed by French revolutionary troops in the late 18th century, after having been expanded into a large fortress over the centuries.

Can you visit inside Rheinfels Castle?

Yes, visitors can explore underground passages, a large vaulted cellar, and a museum housed in the former chapel.

Is Rheinfels Castle connected to a hotel?

Part of the former buildings has been converted into a hotel and restaurant, separate from the visitable ruin area.

Rheinfels Castle

Sankt Goar

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Burg Rheinfels stands in Sankt Goar (Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis), in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 13th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Above Sankt Goar, the ruins of Rheinfels Castle overlook the Rhine, remnants of what was once the largest fortress along this stretch of the river. Built in the 13th century as a toll station, it was expanded over several centuries before being destroyed by French revolutionary troops. Visitors today can explore underground passages, a vast vaulted cellar, and a museum housed in the former castle chapel.

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What to know

The site is an extensive ruin with underground passages, so good mobility is needed to explore it fully.
Part of the former buildings now houses a hotel and restaurant, separate from the ruin visit itself.
Rheinfels Castle lies within the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley.
The sloping terrain and ruined structures call for sturdy walking shoes.

Where this château is

Sankt Goar · Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis · Rheinland-Pfalz

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Address

Schlossberg 47, 56329 St. Goar

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Château phone number

+49 6741 7753

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland
Period of construction: 13th century

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Who built Rheinfels Castle?: It was built in 1245 by Count Diether V of Katzenelnbogen as a toll station on the Rhine.
Why is Rheinfels Castle a ruin?: It was destroyed by French revolutionary troops in the late 18th century, after having been expanded into a large fortress over the centuries.
Can you visit inside Rheinfels Castle?: Yes, visitors can explore underground passages, a large vaulted cellar, and a museum housed in the former chapel.
Is Rheinfels Castle connected to a hotel?: Part of the former buildings has been converted into a hotel and restaurant, separate from the visitable ruin area.