As a much-loved and still-lived-in princely residence that is nearly 800 years old, Berleburg is brimming with stories both past and present.
Here you will find all of the information you need to visit Berleburg Castle. We look forward to welcoming you.
Once upon a time - Castle tour
We all know how the fairy-tales start, but what was it really like to be a ruling prince and live in your own palace? This guided tour gives a sweeping look at how the Wittgenstein family established their roots in these mountains and what life was like in this faraway principality of the Holy Roman Empire. You will start in the Judge’s Vault and visit the Princely Stables to see the State Coach. The tour ends in the Castle Park, outside of the former Dungeon and Mint. This tour is ideal for visitors with children and anyone who is curious about the reality behind the fairy-tales we all know. This tour lasts approximately one hour. Dress accordingly for the weather, as you will be outside for most of the tour.
There is no requirement to pre-book tickets to visit Berleburg Castle, you can simply buy tickets from our Ticket Office on the day of your visit. However, please note that tours are limited to twenty visitors.
Prices :
Opening Dates & Times
The castle tours take place from 2 May to 10 August 2024 on Thursdays at 2.30 pm, Fridays at 10.30 am and Saturdays at 10.30 am and 2.30 pm.
Parking in the Castle Courtyard is for the princely family and their employees only. Visitors may park in the various designated public parking areas outside the castle complex and princely park, free of charge.
We welcome all visitors to Berleburg, but please note that due to the age and architecture of the palace, slippery floors, uneven surfaces, and narrow, winding stairs are an unavoidable aspect of visiting our home. The inside of the castle is not suitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs, or buggies of any kind. If in doubt, please call ahead for more information. Im Zweifelsfall rufen Sie bitte vorher an, um weitere Informationen zu erhalten.
Please be advised that there is no possibility to use the restrooms during the tours! However, visitors will have access to the restrooms in the Ticket Office both before and after the tours.
It is prohibited to take photographs (by camera or smartphone) inside the castle. For our policies concerning photography in the Castle Courtyard and Princely Park, please click here.
For safety reasons, it is not permitted to take backpacks, large bags or tripods into the lock. We recommend that you lock bags and photographic equipment of this type in your vehicle.
Smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere in the Castle, or within the grounds of the Castle Courtyard.
Eating and drinking are not allowed inside the castle.
We love dogs – we have five of our own who you might catch a glimpse of or hear barking. Unfortunately, we cannot welcome visitors’ dogs into the castle. We do, however, happily make an exception for guide dogs and all dogs are, of course, welcome in the Castle Courtyard and Park, provided they are kept on a lead at all times. Thank you for your understanding!
Visitors will find a selection of cafés, ice cream vendors, pubs and restaurants just outside the castle’s main gates. More options are available in the lower town, a five-minute walk below the castle. For those who’d like to see more of the surrounding area, everything from fine restaurants to country pubs are available only a twenty to thirty minutes' drive away in the villages of Wingeshausen and Jagdhaus, and the towns of Bad Laasphe and Oberkirchen.
Once upon a time - Castle tour
We all know how the fairy-tales start, but what was it really like to be a ruling prince and live in your own palace? This guided tour gives a sweeping look at how the Wittgenstein family established their roots in these mountains and what life was like in this faraway principality of the Holy Roman Empire. You will start in the Judge’s Vault and visit the Princely Stables to see the State Coach. The tour ends in the Castle Park, outside of the former Dungeon and Mint. This tour is ideal for visitors with children and anyone who is curious about the reality behind the fairy-tales we all know. This tour lasts approximately one hour. Dress accordingly for the weather, as you will be outside for most of the tour.
There is no requirement to pre-book tickets to visit Berleburg Castle, you can simply buy tickets from our Ticket Office on the day of your visit. However, please note that tours are limited to twenty visitors.
Prices :
Opening Dates & Times
The castle tours take place from 2 May to 10 August 2024 on Thursdays at 2.30 pm, Fridays at 10.30 am and Saturdays at 10.30 am and 2.30 pm.
Parking in the Castle Courtyard is for the princely family and their employees only. Visitors may park in the various designated public parking areas outside the castle complex and princely park, free of charge.
We welcome all visitors to Berleburg, but please note that due to the age and architecture of the palace, slippery floors, uneven surfaces, and narrow, winding stairs are an unavoidable aspect of visiting our home. The inside of the castle is not suitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs, or buggies of any kind. If in doubt, please call ahead for more information. Im Zweifelsfall rufen Sie bitte vorher an, um weitere Informationen zu erhalten.
Please be advised that there is no possibility to use the restrooms during the tours! However, visitors will have access to the restrooms in the Ticket Office both before and after the tours.
It is prohibited to take photographs (by camera or smartphone) inside the castle. For our policies concerning photography in the Castle Courtyard and Princely Park, please click here.
For safety reasons, it is not permitted to take backpacks, large bags or tripods into the lock. We recommend that you lock bags and photographic equipment of this type in your vehicle.
Smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere in the Castle, or within the grounds of the Castle Courtyard.
Eating and drinking are not allowed inside the castle.
We love dogs – we have five of our own who you might catch a glimpse of or hear barking. Unfortunately, we cannot welcome visitors’ dogs into the castle. We do, however, happily make an exception for guide dogs and all dogs are, of course, welcome in the Castle Courtyard and Park, provided they are kept on a lead at all times. Thank you for your understanding!
Visitors will find a selection of cafés, ice cream vendors, pubs and restaurants just outside the castle’s main gates. More options are available in the lower town, a five-minute walk below the castle. For those who’d like to see more of the surrounding area, everything from fine restaurants to country pubs are available only a twenty to thirty minutes' drive away in the villages of Wingeshausen and Jagdhaus, and the towns of Bad Laasphe and Oberkirchen.
