Schloss Malberg & Gärten

ATTENTION

Due to construction work at the brewery (exterior plastering and roof replacement), access to the castle will be temporarily unavailable during regular business hours Monday through Friday.
We appreciate your understanding. Construction is expected to last until mid-July 2026

The unique Malberg Castle complex consists of the so-called New House, the Old House, the Arcade Building, the brewery, and the chapel. The “Eiserne Garten” and the “Runde Garten” are also part of the castle, which is situated on a mountain spur. Malberg Castle traces its origins to a fortress first mentioned as early as 1008. Nothing remains of the medieval structure. In 1681, the Veyder family acquired the castle and, from 1708 to 1715, had it expanded into a palace in the Venetian Baroque style by Matteo Alberti, an architect from Venice. The stately rooms feature stucco ceilings and wood paneling, as well as tapestries and antique furniture. A painted wall hanging depicting hunting scenes is particularly unique. Civil wedding ceremonies can be held at the castle. The castle is not wheelchair accessible. Dogs are not permitted inside the castle.

The grounds and gardens of Malberg Castle are open to the public from Easter through November 2, Sunday through Friday, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., thanks to the efforts of the Friends of Malberg Castle.

"Iron Garden"
A beautiful French garden, the “Iron Garden” (1713/14), is located just behind the outer gate, across from the brewery dating from 1714. Its basic layout, with the fountain at the intersection of the paths, has remained unchanged from the 18th century to the present day. Originally, the “Iron Garden” at Malberg Castle served two purposes. On the one hand, it served as a recreational garden that invited visitors to take leisurely strolls; on the other hand, it was also cultivated as a kitchen garden. Vegetables and medicinal plants were grown here.

“Round Garden”
Around 1730, a garden was created in front of the new building through the construction of a retaining wall and massive earthworks. The so-called “Round Garden” is located on the southeast side of the castle grounds and borders directly on the magnificent outdoor terrace from the same period.

Malberg Castle can be explored with the Lauschtour. For children and teens ages 12 and up, there is an Actionbound rally (digital scavenger hunt).

The approximately 3-km-long loop trail Bitburger LandGang “Schlossroute.”

Malberg Castle is used as a cultural and event venuefor concerts, readings, and much more. Here you can find the events at Malberg Castle.

Children can take part in a castle scavenger hunt.

Public Castle Tours
Starting at Easter

• Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. (Duration: approx. 60 minutes), meeting point: lower castle gate/archway by the road
• Admission: Adults & teens ages 14 and up: €6 per person
• Children 13 and under: free

Also on Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. during Rhineland-Palatinate school breaks (Easter break [2nd week], summer break, and fall break).

Gardens open:

• From Easter through November 1, Sundays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (free admission)
• Food and drinks are not permitted on the castle grounds; picnics are not allowed
  

Castle Scavenger Hunt
Castle Bingo
Audio Tour
Actionbound Rally
Private guided tour of Malberg Castle
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