Fodor's Expert Review Burg Thurant

Alken Castle/Palace
Burg Thurant, Alken, The Rhineland, Germany, Europe.

This 12th-century castle towers over the village and the Burgberg (castle hill) vineyard. Castle tours include the chapel, cellar, tower, and a weapons display, and wine and snacks are served in the courtyard. Allow a good half hour for the climb from the riverbank.

Castle/Palace

Quick Facts

Alken, Rheinland-Pfalz  56332, Germany

- 02605 - 2004

www.thurant.de

Sight Details:
Rate Includes: €4, Closed Wed. and mid-Nov.–Feb.

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