Linz Castle

Linz am Rhein, Germany

Linz Castle is an old customs castle and fortress. It dates back to 1365 and was built by the Archbishop of Cologne, Engelbert von der Mark. After an eventful history, the castle has been under private ownership since 1985. The castle in the heart of the town of Linz on the Rhine is once again a major tourist attraction after undergoing extensive refurbishment.

Today visitors will find catering from the Middle Ages in the Great Knights' Hall, in the tower room and in the inner castle as well as a museum in the dungeon and a Roman glass works.

References:

Bonn Region

Address

Burgplatz 4, Linz am Rhein, Germany

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Details

Founded: 1365
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Habsburg Dynasty (Germany)

More Information

www.bonn-region.de

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Dan Nastasia (6 years ago)
Nice place

Peter Watts (6 years ago)
Marvelous Castle but only open for private events. Situated close to Linz am Rhein.

Bernd Pelz (6 years ago)
Impressive edifice, splendig view of the Rhine river. The place, however, is not open to the public. So no drink on a hot day.

Simon Jung (6 years ago)
Geh Mal selber hin

JHK KNOPP (6 years ago)
Schöne Burg bei Linz am Rhein im Privatbesitz, für Feiern zu mieten, direkt am Rheinsteig Premium Wanderweg.

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