Is Schloss Veldenz a palace or a ruin?

It is a medieval castle ruin, despite the word Schloss (palace) in its name.

Can visitors freely explore Schloss Veldenz?

No, the site is privately owned and mainly accessible during historical festivals or organised guided tours.

Who built or held this castle?

It was the principal stronghold of the Counts of Veldenz, first recorded in 1156, later passing by inheritance to the Counts Palatine of Zweibrücken and then Pfalz-Veldenz.

Why is the castle in ruins today?

French troops destroyed it around 1681 during the War of the Palatine Succession, and after its sale in 1807 it was used as a stone quarry.

Veldenz Palace

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Adult: €8
Child: Free

Free for Kinder bis Schwertgröße

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Schloss Veldenz stands in Veldenz (Landkreis Bernkastel-Wittlich), in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Adult admission costs 8 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Schloss Veldenz, despite its name suggesting a palace, is actually a castle ruin set on a rocky spur above a side valley of the Mosel. It served as the principal stronghold of the Counts of Veldenz and was, in the 15th century, the largest fortified site on the central Mosel. Visitors can still make out two substantial bastions and the palas with its distinctive stepped gable, though the keep was never rebuilt.

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What to know

The castle lies in Rhineland-Palatinate, about 1.5 km southeast of the village of Veldenz.
The site is privately owned and not freely open to the public outside organised events.
The restored knights' hall hosts historical festivals and occasional guided tours.
The ruin sits on a steep hill spur, falling away sharply on three sides, so reaching it involves a climb.

Practical information

Opening hours

April bis Oktober: wöchentlich mittwochs 15 Uhr Führung

Prices

Adult: €8
Child: Free

Free for Kinder bis Schwertgröße

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

Where this château is

Veldenz · Landkreis Bernkastel-Wittlich · Rheinland-Pfalz

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Address

Schlossstraße 0, 54472 Veldenz

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Château phone number

+49 651 40636

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

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Veldenz Palace: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €8. Child: free. Free for: kinder bis Schwertgröße.
Is Schloss Veldenz a palace or a ruin?: It is a medieval castle ruin, despite the word Schloss (palace) in its name.
Can visitors freely explore Schloss Veldenz?: No, the site is privately owned and mainly accessible during historical festivals or organised guided tours.
Who built or held this castle?: It was the principal stronghold of the Counts of Veldenz, first recorded in 1156, later passing by inheritance to the Counts Palatine of Zweibrücken and then Pfalz-Veldenz.
Why is the castle in ruins today?: French troops destroyed it around 1681 during the War of the Palatine Succession, and after its sale in 1807 it was used as a stone quarry.