Burg Blankenheim

Name: Burg Blankenheim
Address: Burg 1, Blankenheim, Euskirchen, 53945, Deutschland
Telephone: (0049) 02449 87222

Burg 1, 53945 Blankenheim

Fortress/Castle historical building Historic town centre Tourist attractions – various

The impressive castle dominates the image of Blankenheim. Finds indicate that there was previously a Roman fort 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 upon request.
The Blankenheim Castle is located directly on the hiking trails Burgen-Route and Eifelsteig-Stage 6.