We stopped to tour this castle while we were in port for one of our cruise stops. Marksburg Castle…read moreis one of two castles on the Rhine River that was never destroyed - it sits high up on a hill with panoramic views all around. The guide was energetic and full of interesting information. My favorite tidbit was that some Japanese businessmen wanted to buy the castle. When they were told it wasn't for sale, they were given permission to obtain the dimensions instead, and built an exact replica in Miyakojima, Japan. Trippy! There's plenty to see inside: torture chambers, suits of armor, weapons, a witch's garden, and various castle furnishings. I enjoyed it all. If you have any mobility issues, it's a bit of a steep walk to the entrance. Once inside, there are uneven cobblestone surfaces and multiple staircases. There is a little gift shop and small cafe also. Definitely worth checking out.

We did a guided tour of the castle which takes about an hour. We learned about the history,…read moredifferent rooms, weaponry, & armor. This is the only hilltop castle on the Middle Rhine not to have been destroyed. It has beautiful views of the Rhine River looking down. When walking up to the castle from the parking lot, there's a stairs path or uphill incline- definitely moderate walking with the uphill and stone paths so bring proper comfortable shoes to walk around in.

Not a very big castle. But it was very nice to see. There…read moreis a guided tour in german but as non german speaking guests we got a little book with the information in english. Some rooms require special slippers over your shoes to keep the floors from being dirty or damaged. After the tour there is a chance to go to one of the towers which provides you a nice view. Definately worth going.