Birg Eltz

Burg Eltz, the oldest castle in Germany

Almost every year I take my family and friends to this amazing castle in the Rhineland. Burg Eltz built in the 1200’s, has been owned by the same family for 34 generations. It is built on a 230 ft rock on an important Roman trade route between rich farmlands and their markets. Located between Koblenz and Trier, the Eltz castle is surrounded on three sides … Continue reading Burg Eltz, the oldest castle in Germany