Donjon

Kyllburg

The castle Kyllburg was built by Archbishop Theoderich of Trier to protect it from the neighbouring Malberg. The donjon is privately owned.

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Bergfried, © Tourist-Information Bitburger Land

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At a glance

Opening hours

From January 1st to December 31st
Monday
00:00 - 23:59

Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59

Wednesday
00:00 - 23:59

Thursday
00:00 - 23:59

Friday
00:00 - 23:59

Saturday
00:00 - 23:59

Sunday
00:00 - 23:59

freely accessible

Place

Kyllburg

Contact

Bergfried
Stiftsstr. 27
54655 Kyllburg

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