Marksburg

Marksburg Castle stands 154 meters above the Rhine River, featuring defensive towers, fortified walls, and a rectangular palace structure on its western side.

Founded in 1117, the castle changed ownership from the von Eppstein family to the Katzenelnbogen counts in 1283, leading to extensive Gothic architectural modifications.

The German Castle Association operates this monument as a museum, displaying medieval artifacts and maintaining a specialized library with over 25,000 volumes.

Guided tours run daily from 10:00 to 17:00, with visitors required to park in designated areas below the castle due to limited access roads.

The castle contains a medieval herb garden established in 1969, featuring 170 different plant species traditionally used during the Middle Ages.

Location: Braubach

Inception: 1117

Elevation above the sea: 154 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Operator: Deutsche Burgenvereinigung e.V.

Opening Hours: Holidays,Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:00

Phone: +492627206

Website: http://marksburg.de

GPS coordinates: 50.27192,7.64944

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:45