Burg Blankenheim

Blankenheim

The imposing castle dominates the image of Blankenheim. Finds indicate that a Roman fort previously stood here. Gerhard I built the castle in 1115 above the source of the Ahr. Today the castle complex serves as a youth hostel and can be visited on request. Blankenheim Castle is located directly on the hiking trails Burgen-Route and Eifelsteig stage 6.

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Burg Blankenheim Innenhof, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH/D. Ketz

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Opening hours

Vom September 10th bis September 10th
Monday
00:00 - 23:59 Uhr

Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59 Uhr

Wednesday
00:00 - 23:59 Uhr

Thursday
00:00 - 23:59 Uhr

Friday
00:00 - 23:59 Uhr

Saturday
00:00 - 23:59 Uhr

Sunday
00:00 - 23:59 Uhr

Place

Blankenheim

Contact

Burg Blankenheim
Burg 1
53945 Blankenheim
Phone: (0049) 02449 87222

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