Castle · Wierschem, Germany
Eltz Castle
Eltz Castle (German: Burg Eltz) is a medieval castle nestled in the hills above the Moselle between Koblenz and Trier, Germany.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Wierschem, Germany |
|---|---|
| Type | Castle |
| Coordinates | 50.2051° N, 7.3366° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Eltz Castle is known for
Eltz Castle (German: Burg Eltz) is a medieval castle nestled in the hills above the Moselle between Koblenz and Trier, Germany.
About Eltz Castle
Eltz Castle (German: Burg Eltz) is a medieval castle nestled in the hills above the Moselle between Koblenz and Trier, Germany. It is still owned by a branch of the House of Eltz who have lived there since the 12th century. Eltz Castle along with Bürresheim Castle and Lissingen Castle are the only castles in the Eifel region which have never been destroyed.
History
The castle was founded in a region that was an important trade route between rich farmlands and their markets in the Roman period. With the collapse of the Western Roman Empire in the late 5th Century AD, the area was conquered by the Franks. However with the division of Charlemagne's empire the land was given to his son Louis the Pious (814).
Planning a visit? Visit the official Eltz Castle website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Wierschem |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) |
| Distance from the airport | 18.0 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) · Frankfurt am Main (Lautzenhausen), Germany · 18.2 miles away
- Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) · Köln (Cologne), Germany · 46.4 miles away
- Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) · Frankfurt am Main, Germany · 55.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Eltz Castle?
Eltz Castle (German: Burg Eltz) is a medieval castle nestled in the hills above the Moselle between Koblenz and Trier, Germany.
Where is Eltz Castle located?
Eltz Castle is in Wierschem, Germany. Its coordinates are 50.2051° N, 7.3366° E.
How do I get to Eltz Castle?
The nearest town is Wierschem, and the nearest airport is Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN), about 18.0 miles away (straight line).
What is the history of Eltz Castle?
The castle was founded in a region that was an important trade route between rich farmlands and their markets in the Roman period. With the collapse of the Western Roman Empire in the late 5th Century AD, the area was conquered by the Franks.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eltz_Castle — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q153426 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://burg-eltz.de/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.