Prümer Burg Castle

Prümer Burg Castle

Prümzurlay

Above the village of Prümzurlay, on a steeply sloping sandstone cliff, lie the ruins of Prümerburg Castle, already referred to as the "ancient castle of Layen" in the 9th century. Its first documented mention can be found in a feudal contract from 1337. In 1658, the castle was burnt down during the Franco-Dutch War and was never rebuilt.

Today, the path to the castle ruins leads over the moat that used to secure the eastern side. The castle's pentagonal defence tower dates back to the 12th and early 13th centuries. If you climb to the top, you will be rewarded with a fantastic view over the Prüm valley. The southern gable wall of the residential part, the palas, is still preserved. To the right and left of the window openings, you can still see the seats from which you could look down. The vaulted cellar is also still accessible via a staircase.

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Opening hours

  • From January 1st to December 31st
    Monday
    12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    Tuesday
    12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    Wednesday
    12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    Thursday
    12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    Friday
    12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    Saturday
    12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

    Sunday
    12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

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Prümzurlay

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Prümer Burg
An der Wallburg
54668 Prümzurlay
Phone: (0049)6525-933930

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