Burg Olbrück, Hain - RLP / Germany
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Iris & Harry
N 50° 27.060 E 007° 10.181
32U E 370061 N 5590376
Medieval castle in the heart of the volcano region.
Waymark Code: WMWC8T
Location: Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Date Posted: 08/12/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Where's George
Views: 2

Information from the official tourism website:
Source: (visit link) :
" Burg Olbrück – Mittelalter zum Anfassen

Lassen auch Sie sich verzaubern von einer mittelalterlichen Burg im Herzen der Vulkanregion Laacher See. Erleben Sie eine spannende Zeitreise vom Vulkanismus zum Rittertum. Nordwestlich von Koblenz gelegen, ragt die mittelaterliche Burgruine als Wahrzeichen über dem Brohltal auf einem 460 m hohen Phonolithkegel und ist weithin sichtbar. Sie ist heute an die Verbandsgemeinde Brohltal verpachtet und eine der regionalen Touristenattraktionen.

Die Anlage ist mit audiovisuellen Stationen ausgestattet, die eingebettet in die spannende Geschichte des Pater Ansgar das mittelalterliche Leben und die Historie der Burg Olbrück beschreiben. Der Turm ist begehbar, und von der Wehrplatte bietet sich einem ein herrlicher Rundumblick. Bei gutem Wetter sind in der Ferne die Spitzen des Kölner Doms zu sehen.

Innerhalb der Vorburg befindet sich ein Kinderspielplatz in Form einer alten Ritterburg. Das Team des Burgkiosk heißt die Besucher mit kühlen Getränken, wärmenden Kaffee und kleinen Snacks herzlich willkommen. Außerdem steht die Kastellaney jederzeit als Mietobjekt für Gruppen, Vereine, private Feiern etc. zur Verfügung.

EINTRITTSPREISE

Kinder bis 6 Jahre: Eintritt frei
Erwachsene: 3,50 €
Kinder/Jugendliche bis 16 Jahre, Rentner, Behinderte, Studenten und Anwohner des Brohltals: 2,50 €
Schulklasse pro Schüler: 1,50 €
Familienkarte für 1 oder 2 Erwachsene mit 1 oder mehr Kindern: 9,00 €
10er-Karte für Kinder/Jugendliche bis 16 Jahre 15,00 €
10er-Karte für Erwachsene: 25,00 €
Gruppen ab 10 Personen: 2,50 €
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EN (Translation):

" Castle Olbrück – Middle Ages for giving a hand

If you let yourselves also enchant by a medieval castle in the heart of the volcano region of Laacher lake. Experience an exciting time trip of the volcanism to the knighthood. Lying northwesterly from Koblenz, the mittelaterliche ruined castle rises as a landmark about the Brohltal on a 460-m-high Phonolithkegel and is visible far away. Today it is leased to the association of municipalities Brohltal and one of the regional tourist attractions.

The arrangement is equipped with audio-visual stations which describe the medieval life and the history of the castle Olbrück embedded in the exciting history of the father Ansgar. The tower is passable, and from the military record a marvellous all-round look comes up to one. In good weather the points of the Cologne Cathedral are to be seen in the distance.

Within the precastle a children's playground is in the form of an old knight's castle. The team of the castle kiosk greets the visitors with chill drinks, warming coffees and small snacks warmly. Moreover, is available the Kastellaney any time as a rent object for groups, associations, private celebrations etc.

ENTRY PRICES

Children till 6 years: Admission free
Adult: 3. 50€
Children / Youthful till 16 years, pensioners, disabled persons, students and local residents of the Brohltals: 2. 50€
School class per schoolboy: 1. 50€
Family map for 1 or 2 adults with 1 or more children: 9. 00€
10th map for children / Youthful till 16 years 15. 00€
10th map for adults: 25. 00€
Groups from 10 people: 2. 50€
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]

Hours of Operation:
1st of April - 31st of October Monday: Rest day Tuesday - Sunday: 11. 00 o'clock - 18. 00 o'clock


Admission Prices:
Children till 6 years: Admission free Adult: 3. 50€ Children / Youthful till 16 years, pensioners, disabled persons, students and local residents of the Brohltals: 2. 50€ School class per schoolboy: 1. 50€ Family map for 1 or 2 adults with 1 or more children: 9. 00€ 10th map for children / Youthful till 16 years 15. 00€ 10th map for adults: 25. 00€ Groups from 10 people: 2. 50€


Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Half of a day (2-5 hours)

The attraction’s own URL: Not listed

Transportation options to the attraction: Not listed

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