Castle ruins in Rhineland-Palatinate

Castle ruins in and around Rhineland-Palatinate: 27 listed. Walls, towers and crumbling gatehouses left to the weather — often free to wander and the most atmospheric photo stops of all.

Common questions

How many castle ruins are there in and around Rhineland-Palatinate?

27 — each with its location on the map, what it is, and the visiting details we could confirm.

Are castle ruins in and around Rhineland-Palatinate free to visit?

2 of 27 are confirmed free to visit, and 2 are ticketed. For the rest, entry is not confirmed yet — check each listing.