Is the Nürburg located inside the Nürburgring race track?

Yes, it stands right within the North Loop (Nordschleife) of the circuit, on the summit that gave the track its name.

Can visitors go inside the buildings at the Nürburg?

Only ruins remain along with the restored keep, which is open to visitors as a viewing tower.

When did the Nürburg become a ruin?

It was destroyed by French troops in 1689 and has remained in ruins ever since.

Who built the Nürburg?

Its construction is credited to Count Ulrich of the von Are family, first documented in 1169, following earlier work started by his father.

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Nürburg stands in Nürburg (Landkreis Ahrweiler), in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 12th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Nürburg stands in ruins atop a volcanic basalt cone, inside the North Loop of the Nürburgring racetrack, which took its name from the castle. Founded in the 12th century by the von Are family, it was extended in three successive building phases before being destroyed by French troops in 1689. The 20-metre keep, restored in the 19th century, is open as a viewing tower above the remains of the surrounding walls.

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What to know

The site lies inside the North Loop of the Nürburgring circuit, so access can be affected on race days.
Only the rebuilt keep can be visited, as a lookout tower, the rest of the castle remains an open-air ruin.
Climbing to the top of the basalt cone requires a certain level of fitness, sturdy footwear is advisable.
Entry requires a fee, though no set hours or prices are listed here.

Where this château is

Nürburg · Landkreis Ahrweiler · Rheinland-Pfalz

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Nürburg, Landkreis Ahrweiler

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Rheinland-Pfalz
Period of construction: 12th century

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Is the Nürburg located inside the Nürburgring race track?: Yes, it stands right within the North Loop (Nordschleife) of the circuit, on the summit that gave the track its name.
Can visitors go inside the buildings at the Nürburg?: Only ruins remain along with the restored keep, which is open to visitors as a viewing tower.
When did the Nürburg become a ruin?: It was destroyed by French troops in 1689 and has remained in ruins ever since.
Who built the Nürburg?: Its construction is credited to Count Ulrich of the von Are family, first documented in 1169, following earlier work started by his father.