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, Dominik 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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Opening hours

From January 1st to December 31st
Monday
00:00 - 23:59

Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59

Wednesday
00:00 - 23:59

Thursday
00:00 - 23:59

Friday
00:00 - 23:59

Saturday
00:00 - 23:59

Sunday
00:00 - 23:59

Place

Blankenheim

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

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