The House of Eltz is a noted German noble family, belonging to the Uradel. The Rhenish dynasty has had close ties to the Kingdom of Croatia-Slavonia since 1736.
Eltz Castle, owned by the family since before 1157
Eltz House in Rübenach near Koblenz, since 1316 owned by the Rübenach branch
Kühlseggen Castle, since 1836 owned by the Rübenach branch
Wahn Castle, since 1820 owned by the Rübenach branch
Eltz Castle is a medieval castle nestled in the hills above the Moselle between Koblenz and Trier, Germany. It is still owned by a branch of House of Eltz who have lived there since the 12th century. Eltz Castle along with Bürresheim Castle and Lissingen Castle are the only castles in the Eifel region which have never been destroyed.
Eltz Castle
Aerial view of the Eltz Castle; seen from the south
Eltz Castle along with the surrounding valley, as seen from the path leading up to the entrance.
Entrance to Eltz Castle c. 1860