Recreation Treis-Karden
Castles and Palaces
Numerous castles, palaces and ruins in the region are waiting to be discovered. Embark on a fascinating journey through time Moselle, Hunsrück and Eifel regions with fascinating ruins but also completely preserved castles from the Middle Ages.
Eltz castle
Eltz Castle is a 12th century hilltop castle and one of the most famous of its kind in Germany. It is considered "the most beautiful castle in Europe", "Fairy tale in Stone" and "the epitome of a knight's castle". See for yourself!
Eltz castle
Eltz Castle is a 12th century hilltop castle and one of the most famous of its kind in Germany. It is considered "the most beautiful castle in Europe", "Fairy tale in Stone" and "the epitome of a knight's castle". See for yourself!
Reichsburg Cochem
The Reichsburg Cochem is a castle complex in the Rhineland-Palatinate town of Cochem on the Moselle River. It is its landmark and stands on a mountain cone visible from afar at 154 m above sea level above the town.
Reichsburg Cochem
The Reichsburg Cochem is a castle complex in the Rhineland-Palatinate town of Cochem on the Moselle River. It is its landmark and stands on a mountain cone visible from afar at 154 m above sea level above the town.
Die Burgen von Treis
Treis has two castles, which indicates the importance of the village at the time it was built The first castle, now Treis Castle, was strategically located on the steep slopes of Dünnbach and Flaumbach, overlooking the village. Today, all that remains of Treis Castle is a keep. The second castle, Wildburg. Wildburg Castle is privately owned and cannot be visited.
Die Burgen von Treis
Treis has two castles, which indicates the importance of the village at the time it was built The first castle, now Treis Castle, was strategically located on the steep slopes of Dünnbach and Flaumbach, overlooking the village. Today, all that remains of Treis Castle is a keep. The second castle, Wildburg. Wildburg Castle is privately owned and cannot be visited.
Gedächtniskapelle St. Katharina
The choir of the former parish church of St. Katharina has been preserved as an extension to the town hall. The church was destroyed in 1945. In 1353, a church in Treis is mentioned under the patronage of St. Castor and incorporated into Karden. The building, of which today's memorial chapel formed the choir, was built in the 15th century.
Gedächtniskapelle St. Katharina
The choir of the former parish church of St. Katharina has been preserved as an extension to the town hall. The church was destroyed in 1945. In 1353, a church in Treis is mentioned under the patronage of St. Castor and incorporated into Karden. The building, of which today's memorial chapel formed the choir, was built in the 15th century.
Kloster Maria Engelport
Maria Engelport Monastery is located in the scenic Flaumbach Valley, approx. 9 km from Treis-Karden. A knight, Emelrikus von Monreal-Eltz, is known to have founded the monastery in 1220. The Treis-Karden tourist information office will be happy to provide you with information about castle tours. Individual viewing appointments can be arranged if possible.
Kloster Maria Engelport
Maria Engelport Monastery is located in the scenic Flaumbach Valley, approx. 9 km from Treis-Karden. A knight, Emelrikus von Monreal-Eltz, is known to have founded the monastery in 1220. The Treis-Karden tourist information office will be happy to provide you with information about castle tours. Individual viewing appointments can be arranged if possible.
Stiftskirche St. Castor, Karden
The former collegiate and now parish church of St. Castor with its mighty towers still dominates the village today. In 1699, the Electoral Court architect Sebastiani raised the west tower by two storeys and placed the Baroque helmet with lantern on top.
Stiftskirche St. Castor, Karden
The former collegiate and now parish church of St. Castor with its mighty towers still dominates the village today. In 1699, the Electoral Court architect Sebastiani raised the west tower by two storeys and placed the Baroque helmet with lantern on top.