Marksburg Castle Tours and Tickets

Yes, visiting Marksburg Castle is worth it. The only complete and undamaged medieval castle in the Middle Rhine Valley, it’s one of the region’s most notable castles, and its location just south of Koblenz makes it easy to visit. Plus, this hilltop landmark offers spectacular views of the region’s scenery.

Marksburg Castle tickets currently cost €11 for adults, €8 for schoolchildren, and families pay a €24 group rate. Children aged 0–5 can visit Marksburg Castle for free. Note that guided tours are included in the ticket price.

No, you cannot go to Marksburg Castle on your own. The only way to explore the 13th–century landmark is with a guided tour, included in the ticket cost. There are guided tours in English daily—typically at 1pm and 4pm—but only during the summer high season.

Guided tours of Marksburg Castle last for approximately 50 minutes. During the tour, your group will be shown around the medieval castle, while the guide recounts stories from its long history. While most tours are in German, international visitors can download an accompanying tour booklet in your own language.

Due to its heritage architecture, Marksburg Castle is not accessible to travelers using wheelchairs or those with limited mobility. There is no elevator in the castle and it can only be reached by a steep (and sometimes slippery) set of stairs, while slopes leading to the castle can be challenging to navigate.

No, there is no free parking available at Marksburg Castle. There is paid parking, however: caravans and coaches are €8, cars are €4, and motorcycles are €2. If traveling from nearby Koblenz, take the B42 to the Braubach exit and follow signs to the castle.