Burg Arras, Medieval castle and heritage museum in Alf, Germany.
Burg Arras sits on a hilltop overlooking the Mosel Valley and features thick stone walls, multiple towers, and vaulted chambers from medieval times. The building now functions as a museum with regional exhibits, a hotel, and a restaurant all housed within its walls.
The castle was founded in 936 on the site of a Roman fort and was rebuilt after French troops destroyed it in the 1600s. This reconstruction shaped the structure visitors see today.
The name traces back to a Roman settlement that once occupied this site. Visitors can sense in the rooms how closely this place's past connects to the shaping of the Mosel Valley.
The grounds are accessible daily with guided tours available from the current operators. Wear comfortable shoes as the path up is steep and the courtyard has cobblestones.
This castle is the only one along the Mosel River that combines a hotel, restaurant, and museum under one roof. This rare combination lets visitors stay overnight and experience history all in one place.
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