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Eltz Castle Area Travel Guide: Where to Go After Your Visit

A Medieval Gem in Harmony with Nature
with Over 800 Years of History

Eltz Castle in Rhineland-Palatinate

Guide to the Area Around Eltz Castle: Hotels, Restaurants, and More!

Eltz Castle is one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Germany, nestled quietly in a valley surrounded by the beautiful forests of the Moselle region. The surrounding area offers scenic hiking trails, charming villages with vineyards along the Moselle River, as well as historic cities and beautiful monasteries. The Moselle region is an ideal destination for wine lovers, history enthusiasts, and those who enjoy outdoor activities. Here are some suggestions for making the most of this area where nature and history blend together.

If you’re interested in learning more about the history and charm of Eltz Castle, don’t miss this guide!

Discover Eltz Castle: Rhineland-Palatinate’s Fairytale Gem

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Moseltal (Moselle Valley)

Close to Eltz Castle, you’ll find the Moselle River flowing through a beautiful valley. It’s a great area to visit for wine lovers, with scenic vineyards and small villages. Wine tasting, as well as cycling along the river, are must-do activities.

Trier

Known as the oldest city in Germany, Trier is a short drive from Eltz Castle and offers numerous Roman-era ruins and historic buildings.

Notable attractions include:
Porta Nigra: A Roman city gate
Trier Cathedral: A magnificent cathedral registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Cochem

Cochem is a charming town along the Moselle River, known for its fairy-tale atmosphere.
About 30 km from Eltz Castle, a 40-minute drive, you can visit Reichsburg Cochem. The view of the Moselle River from the castle is especially breathtaking.

Burg Pyrmont

Another medieval castle close to Eltz Castle, albeit smaller in scale. The castle is surrounded by charming gardens and waterfalls. There is parking available nearby.

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For more information about Dream Trail
👉 https://www.traumpfade.info/ (only in German)

ドイツの古城をモチーフにした、ドイツ探検隊のサイトファビコン Recommended Hotels Around Eltz Castle

Hotel NameStar RatingPrice RangeAmenitiesLocationBooking Link
Landhotel Ringelsteiner Mühle★★★★Mid-rangeWi-Fi, parking, restaurant, wheelchair accessibleNear Eltz Castlehttps://ringelsteiner-muehle.de/en/
Hotel Ostermann★★★★Mid-rangeWi-Fi, parking, breakfast, pet-friendlyNear Eltz Castlehttp://www.mosel-hotel-ostermann.de/
Landhaus vor Burg Eltz★★★★Mid-rangeWi-Fi, parking, breakfast, pet-friendlyNear Eltz Castlehttps://landhaus-vor-burg-eltz.de/rooms.html

ドイツの古城をモチーフにした、ドイツ探検隊のサイトファビコン Recommended Restaurants Around Eltz Castle

Restaurant NameCuisine TypeRatingBudgetOpening HoursReservation Link
Zum ElztalGerman (Local Cuisine)★★★★¥10000Fri 17:00-20:00, Sat-Sun & Holidays 12:00-14:00, 17:00-20:00, Reservation Requiredhttps://www.zumelztal.de/index.php/restaurant
Restaurant SchloßstubeGerman★★★★¥8000Every day except Wed 12:00-20:30, Wed 12:00-14:00, 17:00-20:30https://www.schloss-hotel-petry.de/restaurant-feiern/
DiwanaItalian★★★¥3000Mon 17:00-22:00, Tue-Thu & Sun 12:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 12:00-22:30https://www.restaurante-pizzeria-diwana.de/

If you’re interested in exploring more, here’s a guide to other nearby attractions in Rhineland-Palatinate!

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Nori

Born and raised in Tokyo, I am a state-certified bilingual secretary in Germany. Having spent most of my life in Germany, I now feel like a true German at heart. With over 25 years of experience as a secretary and the knowledge I’ve gained locally, I want to share with you the "real" Germany—something you can’t experience from a typical guidebook. Let’s embark on an exciting journey to explore the depths of Germany together!

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