How long does it take to see Burg Eltz?

The castle tour takes about an hour after that you can visit the armour trophy room by yourself and is worth a good look No pics during the escorted castle tour but no problems in taking pics in the trophy room and surrounding area I would allow about 3 hours which includes the pleasant walk from the car park to the ...



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Absolutely worth it. It's in beautiful condition and it's location is equally beautiful. But also it is AUTHENTIC! Unlike Neuschwanstein, Burg Eltz was actually from the 12th century and has been owned by the same family for thirty-three generations.

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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 House of Eltz who have lived there since the 12th century.

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Eltz Castle was erected in a strategically important position: It was built along a trade route that linked the Moselle River – historically one of the most important trade routes in the German Empire – with the Eifel and the fertile Maifeld.

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Neuschwanstein Castle, in Bavaria, has the distinction of being one of the most-visited castles in the entire world, luring in more than 1.5 million tourists a year with its two-story throne room and ornately-furnished chambers.

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Inside Burg Eltz Castle And Its Ancient Rooms Because only one branch of the Eltz family lives at the castle today, 80 of the 120 rooms inside Eltz Castle have been turned into a museum, including a treasury and armory that houses over 500 weapons, pieces of art, and other artifacts from the last 850 years.

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Additionally, visitors may want to explore the castle's surroundings, including the Marienbrücke bridge, which offers stunning views of the castle and its surroundings. Therefore, in total, visitors should plan to spend at least 2-3 hours at Neuschwanstein Castle to enjoy the experience fully.

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The castle is now in the hands of the 34th generation of the Lords and Counts von und zu Eltz.

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