Eltz Castle, nestled deep in the hills above the Moselle River in western Germany, is one of Europe’s most enchanting medieval castles. Built in the 12th century, it has remained in the hands of the same family for over 850 years, making it a rare example of continuous private ownership. Surrounded by thick forests and perched on a rocky spur above the Elzbach River, the castle looks like something out of a fairy tale, with its towering turrets, timber-framed upper floors, and fortified stone wa

169K views · 7.5K reactions | Did You Know?  Eltz Castle (Burg Eltz), a stunning medieval fortress in Germany, has been owned by the same family for over 850 years and 33 generations! Unlike many other castles, it has never been destroyed. Its unique location atop a rock and surrounded by lush forests made it nearly impenetrable. — #EltzCastle #SavingCastles #MedievalHistory #Germany #germancastles #castlelife #castlephotography | Saving Castles | Facebook

Eltz Castle (Burg Eltz), nestled in a lush valley above the Moselle River near Wierschem in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, is one of Europe's most intact medieval fortresses, captivating with its fairy-tale silhouette. Construction began in the 12th century by the Eltz family, who have owned it continuously for over 800 years, surviving wars unscathed through strategic alliances. Featuring six towers, a drawbridge, and Renaissance interiors with ornate furnishings, armory, and treasury, it blend

Eltz Castle (German: Burg Eltz) is a medieval castle nestled in the hills along the Moselle River between Koblenz and Trier, Germany. It has remained in the ownership of a branch of the Eltz noble family, who have lived there since the 12th century. Together with Bürresheim Castle and Lissingen Castle, Eltz Castle is one of the only castles in the Eifel region that has never been destroyed. The castle is situated on a 70-meter-high (230 ft) rocky spur, surrounded on three sides by the Elzbach Ri