Burg Blankenheim

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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Per Rad zur Burg Blankenheim, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dennis Stratmann - finanziert durch REACT-EU
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Burg Blankehiem thront über dem Ort, © Eifel Tourismus GmbH, Dennis Stratmann - finanziert durch REACT-EU
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At a glance

Opening hours

  • Vom January 1st bis December 31st
    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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