Is Thurant Castle wheelchair accessible?

No, it is a medieval fortified building that is not equipped for accessibility.

Can I bring my dog to Thurant Castle?

No, dogs are not permitted on the grounds.

What makes Thurant Castle a double castle?

It combines two separate fortified sections built side by side, a layout that survives in rare and well-preserved form along the Moselle.

Can visitors climb a tower at Thurant Castle?

Yes, the Kölner Turm tower can be climbed and offers views over the Moselle valley and the Eifel.

Thurant Castle

Alken

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €5
Reduced: €3.50

Free for Children under six years old

Prices and tickets on the château’s website

Prices checked at the source on October 16, 2026

Where: Alken

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Open within 20 km

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Burg Thurant stands in Alken (Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz), in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Adult admission costs 5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on October 16, 2026.

Thurant Castle rises above the Moselle valley over the wine village of Alken, in the Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate. Its origins go back to the 12th century, and it stands out for its unusual layout as a double castle, among the best preserved of its kind in the region. Visitors can explore the nooks of this medieval stronghold, see a stone garden laid out within the walls, and climb the Kölner Turm tower for views over the Moselle and the Eifel hills.

What to know

As a medieval fortified building, Thurant Castle is not wheelchair accessible.
Dogs are not allowed on the site.
An on-site kiosk offers drinks and light snacks during a visit.
Climbing the Kölner Turm tower requires some physical effort, with narrow passages typical of an old stronghold.

Practical information

Opening hours

7 March to 30 April: 10-17 Uhr
1 May to 9 October: 10-18 Uhr
10 October to 31 October: 10-17 Uhr
1 November to 15 November: 10-16 Uhr

Annual closures : Monday, 15 June up to and including Thursday, 25 June

Prices

Adult: €5
Reduced: €3.50

Free for Children under six years old

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not accessible
Dogs: Not allowed
Parking: Not verified

As a medieval fortified residence, Burg Thurant is not wheelchair accessible.

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Where this château is

Alken · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · Rheinland-Pfalz

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Address

Alken, Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

Frequently asked

Thurant Castle: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €5. Reduced: €3.50. Free for: children under six years old.
Is Thurant Castle wheelchair accessible?: No, it is a medieval fortified building that is not equipped for accessibility.
Can I bring my dog to Thurant Castle?: No, dogs are not permitted on the grounds.
What makes Thurant Castle a double castle?: It combines two separate fortified sections built side by side, a layout that survives in rare and well-preserved form along the Moselle.
Can visitors climb a tower at Thurant Castle?: Yes, the Kölner Turm tower can be climbed and offers views over the Moselle valley and the Eifel.

Information verified on October 16, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website