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Krayer Hof, Andernach

Krayer Hof

Andernach

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Where
Andernach

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Open within 20 km

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Krayer Hof stands in Andernach (Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz), in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 10th century. No visits are on record for this building.

Krayer Hof is a former moated manor house near the hamlet of Eich, part of Andernach in Rhineland-Palatinate. Its Romanesque core dates back to the Middle Ages, and the surviving buildings include the main residence and the courtyard tower. The French poet Guillaume Apollinaire stayed here as a private tutor in 1901 and 1902, an episode often linked to the property. The estate remains privately owned, inhabited, and used for farming.

What to know

  • Krayer Hof is a privately owned and inhabited property, with no regular public visiting hours.
  • The site also functions as a working farm with horse boarding, which limits public access.
  • No opening times, fees, or visit duration are published, so visitors should inquire locally before planning a trip.
  • The place is best known for the stay of the poet Guillaume Apollinaire in the early 20th century.

Where this château is

Andernach · Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz · Rheinland-Pfalz

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Address

Andernach, Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz

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Heritage status
Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland
Period of construction
10th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit Krayer Hof?
The estate is a private, inhabited property with no organized public tours.
Why is Krayer Hof notable?
It is known partly for the stay of the poet Guillaume Apollinaire, who worked there as a tutor in 1901 and 1902.
Where is Krayer Hof located?
It lies near the hamlet of Eich, a district of Andernach, in the Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Is Krayer Hof still inhabited?
Yes, it has belonged to and been inhabited by the Elvert family since 1953.

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Sources

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

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz

From the same period — 10e siècle