Burg Rittersdorf

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Burg Rittersdorf stands in Rittersdorf (Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm), in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Burg Rittersdorf stands on a moated site along the Nims river, in the village of Rittersdorf in Rhineland-Palatinate. First recorded in 1263, this former stronghold combines a round thirteenth-century keep with a Renaissance residential building begun in 1550, both set within the moat that gives the complex its near-square outline. Visitors can also see a residential tower dating from around 1300 and a heraldic gateway from 1575. The premises now house a restaurant and a local history museum.

What to know

• The site combines a local history museum and a restaurant housed in the historic buildings.
• The Burg is surrounded by a water-filled moat, so access follows certain bridges and passages.
• A civil wedding hall belonging to the municipality is set up within the walls, which may limit access on some days.
• The building is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.
• As no opening hours or admission fees are given in the available data, it is worth checking locally before visiting.

Practical information

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Where this château is

Rittersdorf · Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm · Rheinland-Pfalz

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Address

Bitburger Str. 30, 54636 Rittersdorf

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Château phone number

+49 6561 96570

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Heritage status

Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

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Frequently asked

How old is Burg Rittersdorf?

It was first documented in 1263, and its round keep was authorized in 1290 by King Rudolf of Habsburg.

What can visitors see at Burg Rittersdorf?

Visitors can see a local history museum housed in the historic buildings, alongside a restaurant occupying part of the grounds.

Is Burg Rittersdorf surrounded by water?

Yes, it sits on a site encircled by a water-filled moat fed by the Nims river, giving the complex its near-square layout.

Can weddings be held at Burg Rittersdorf?

The local municipality maintains a civil wedding hall within the walls, used for ceremonies.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q1013688
• Official website

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