Malberg Castle and Gardens

WARNING

Currently, construction work is taking place at the brewery.

The unique Malberg Castle complex consists of the so-called New House, the Old House, the Arcade Building, the Brewery, and the Chapel. Additionally, the "Iron Garden" and the "Round Garden" are part of the castle situated on a mountain spur. The Malberg Castle traces back to a fortress mentioned as early as the year 1008. Nothing from the medieval structure has survived. In 1681, the Veyder family took over the castle and, from 1708 to 1715, expanded it into a castle in the style of Venetian Baroque under architect Matteo Alberti from Venice. The representative buildings feature stucco ceilings and wooden paneling as well as tapestries and antique furniture. Unique is a painted wall covering with hunting scenes. The castle can be used for civil ceremonies. The castle is not barrier-free. Dogs are not allowed in the castle.

The outdoor facilities and gardens of Malberg Castle can be visited from Easter until November 2, from Sunday to Friday, between 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., on the initiative of the support association.

"Iron Garden"
A beautiful French garden, the "Iron Garden" (1713/14), lies just behind the outer gate, opposite the brewery built in 1714. Its basic layout with the fountain at the path crossing has remained unchanged since the 18th century. Originally, the "Iron Garden" of Malberg Castle served two purposes. On one hand, it functioned as a recreational garden inviting leisurely walks, and on the other hand, it was also managed as a kitchen garden. Vegetables and medicinal plants were cultivated here.

"Round Garden"
Around 1730, a supporting wall and massive fillings were built, creating a garden in front of the new building. The so-called "Round Garden" is located on the southeast side of the castle complex and directly borders the magnificent outdoor terrace from the same period.

Malberg Castle can be explored with the Listening Tour . For children/young people aged 12 and over, there is a Actionbound Rally (digital scavenger hunt).

Around the castle, there is a circular path of approximately 3 km Bitburger LandGang "Castle Route".

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

Children can participate in a castle rally.

Public castle tours
From Easter

• Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. (duration: approx. 60 minutes), meeting point under the lower castle gate/archway at the street
• Admission: Adults & teenagers aged 14 and over 6 € per person.
• Children up to and including 13 years free

Also Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. during the holidays of RLP (Easter holidays (2nd week), summer holidays, and autumn holidays).

Gardens open:

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

Castle rally
Castle Bingo
Listening Tour
Actionbound Rally
Individual tour of Malberg Castle
Here you can access the 360° tour of Bitburger Land

Opening times

Due to construction work at the brewery (exterior plastering and roof renewal), access to the castle is temporarily not possible during regular working hours from Monday to Friday.
We ask for your understanding. Estimated construction time until mid July 2026

Closed during the winter months from November to early April. 

Individual Tours: Individual tours can be booked for your desired date by prior arrangement through: Tourist Information Bitburger Land, Römermauer 6, 54634 Bitburg. Phone: + 49 6561 94340 or via email: info@eifel-direkt.de
Costs: up to 15 people 80 €, for more than 15 people each additional person in the group tour 6 € per person.

Opening Hours & Castle Tours

• Public Tours From Holy Saturday until November 1st, Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. and during RLP school holidays Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. Individual tours for groups by arrangement.
  
• Garden Opening Hours from Easter to November 1st, Sundays to Fridays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Price:

Price public tour (individuals):
Adults €6.00
Children up to 13 years free.

Separate group tour upon request / group prices:
up to 15 persons €80.00 (flat rate)
each additional person in the group tour €6.00 per person

max. 25 persons per group
Registration at: Tourist Information Bitburger Land (Tel. 06561 94340); info@eifel-direkt.de

Rent Schloss Malberg
Would you like to celebrate at Schloss Malberg or hold corporate events? The garden salon and the adjoining rooms can be rented for private and business events from May to October.
Contact: foerderverein@schloss-malberg.de