Nürburg Castle, Medieval castle ruin in Nürburg, Germany.
The castle stands on a volcanic basalt cone at 678 meters elevation, overlooking the Eifel mountains and the Nürburgring racing circuit.
Construction of the castle began in 1166 under Count Dietrich I of Are, who established a defensive fortress to protect Roman roads through the region.
The castle structure reveals the progression of medieval military architecture through its three distinct building phases spanning from the 12th to 15th centuries.
Access to the castle requires cash payment, with visiting hours from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekends during November, subject to weather conditions.
The castle keep served as a triangulation point for Prussian surveyors in 1818 after its restoration from previous destruction by French forces.
Location: Nürburg
Inception: 1166
Elevation above the sea: 678 m
Accessibility: Inacessível para cadeira de rodas
Fee: Yes
Opening Hours: janeiro-março 09:00-16:15, abril-setembro 09:00-17:15, outubro-novembro 09:00-16:15, dezembro closed
GPS coordinates: 50.34650,6.95407
Latest update: May 16, 2025 11:48
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