Eltz Castle
Treis-Karden, Germany
Eltz Castle is a castle and museum located in Wierschem, Germany, recognized as a cultural heritage monument in Rhineland-Palatinate. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking 10th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia. The site features Romanesque architecture.
Planning a visit
Eltz Castle is open daily from 09:30 to 17:30, late March to October only. Admission prices are €11 for adults and €7 for children based on 2020 figures. Wheelchair access is not available. Temperatures reach daily highs of 23 °C in July and lows of -1 °C in January and February. Rain occurs throughout the year, with monthly precipitation ranging from 48 mm in February to 67 mm in June.
The nearest airport is Frankfurt-Hahn Airport, located 29 km away, while the distance from Berlin is 492 km. Nearby sights include Marksburg at 23.5 km, Rhine Gorge at 25.7 km, Ehrenbreitstein Fortress at 26.6 km, Lorelei at 28.9 km, and Nürburgring at 31.2 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | -1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 56 | 48 | 57 | 50 | 65 | 67 | 66 | 63 | 62 | 56 | 56 | 62 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
