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Castles in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

469 châteaux listed · verified entries first, then the most searched-for; alphabetical index at the bottom of the page

Every castle, fortress and palace we have recorded in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, from the most visited to the least known, with what we know of their opening hours and prices.

Coming this weekend? 45 castles open on Saturday or Sunday in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

During the holidays, 42 castles open in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany (Christmas holidays (Weihnachtsferien)).

During the holidays, 49 castles open in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany (Easter holidays (Osterferien)).

During the holidays, 48 castles open in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany (summer holidays (Sommerferien)).

How much does it cost? 21 entry prices in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, including 10 free castles.

For the press: the most searched-for castles in Rhineland-Palatinate in 2026.

We record 469 castles, manor houses and strongholds in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, spread across 337 towns and villages.

73 of them receive visitors, according to their official website or their business listing. We have checked the opening hours of 61 and the prices of 24 of them, and each entry shows the date of that check.

The most visited, with reviews, is Eltz Castle (Wierschem).

This page lists the 400 most visited châteaux out of 469. Department by department, the list is complete.

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany can you visit?
We record 469 châteaux in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, across 337 towns and villages. Not all are open: many are private properties we list for their heritage interest, and the entry says so when we know.
Which is the most visited château in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany?
Burg Eltz, in Wierschem, with — visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
Where can I find opening hours?
On each entry. We know the hours of 61 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.

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