Nürburg Castle
Nürburg, Germany
A ruined castle on a volcanic cone, looking down on the Nürburgring racetrack that loops through the forest around it. Short walk up from the village; the Nordschleife is open to paying public drivers on set days.
Nürburg Castle stands on a basalt cone at 678 m above sea level and is first mentioned in 1166; a document of 1169 names Count Ulrich as its instigator. The lords of Nürburg left no heirs, and in 1290 the castle passed to the Electorate of Cologne. Swedish troops plundered it in 1633, and French soldiers destroyed it in 1689. In 1818 Prussia had the keep restored as a trigonometric point, demolishing the outer ward in the process. The ruin lies inside the Nürburgring Nordschleife.
The keep can be climbed and, according to Eifel Tourismus, offers a panoramic view over the High Eifel and the “Green Hell” of the Nürburgring. There is an entry fee, and the opening times are seasonal and change, so check them beforehand. We have no verified information on access, parking or the dates of the public driving sessions on the Nordschleife.
- Nearest town
- Nürburg, Germany
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 50.3431, 6.9519
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.
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Nearby
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Campsites nearby
- Nürburgring Caravan ParkMotorhome stopover1 km from Nürburg Castle · 39 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- FalkleymühleCampsite13 km from Nürburg CastleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Wohnmobilpark am LieserbogenMotorhome stopover18 km from Nürburg Castle · 43 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- BirkenhofMotorhome stopover20 km from Nürburg Castle · 8 pitchesTentsMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Wohnmobilpark VulkaneifelMotorhome stopover20 km from Nürburg Castle · 35 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Siesta CampingplatzCampsite23 km from Nürburg CastleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
All campsites in Germany · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Nürburg Castle?
Nürburg Castle is in Nürburg, Germany, at GPS 50.3431, 6.9519. It is about 15 km from Ulmen.
Can you camp near Nürburg Castle?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Nürburgring Caravan Park, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 47 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Nürburg Castle?
Nürburg Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Eifel volcano country: Monschau to Maria Laach.
What is there to see near Nürburg Castle?
Places worth a stop nearby: Weinfelder Maar (20 km), Maria Laach Abbey (23 km), Reichsburg Cochem (26 km) and Burg Eltz (31 km).
When is the best time to visit Nürburg Castle?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)