Burg Sterrenberg is a hilltop castle above Kamp-Bornhofen in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a short drive from Boppard. Its history reaches back to before 1100, and you can pair a visit with neighboring Burg Liebenstein, just 200 metres away.
- Setting: Zu den Burgen 2, 56341 Kamp-Bornhofen
- From Residence Bellevue: about 3.6 km away and about 54 minutes by car
- Admission: free
- Planning: arrange sightseeing appointments in advance
Where Burg Sterrenberg stands
Burg Sterrenberg stands high above Kamp-Bornhofen, in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley. The castle sits on a hillside above the Rhine, with its neighboring castle, Burg Liebenstein, close by.
The address is Zu den Burgen 2, 56341 Kamp-Bornhofen.
The castle’s place in the Rhine valley
Sterrenberg dates from before 1100 and is described by the Upper Middle Rhine World Heritage site as one of the Rhine Valley’s oldest hilltop castles. During the 12th and 13th centuries, it secured the Imperial Estate on the Rhine’s right bank around Boppard and guarded the Bornhofen customs station.
Sterrenberg and neighboring Liebenstein are known as the “Hostile Brothers.” The legend is associated with two prominent walls facing the neighboring castle. The site is also a historical monument designated by the General Directorate for Cultural Heritage Rhineland-Palatinate.
How do you plan a trip from Boppard?
Plan your visit around the castle’s appointment requirement: sightseeing appointments need to be arranged in advance by email or WhatsApp. Check your onward connection before setting out.
Boppard’s main station is connected by Regional Express trains, with rail links from Koblenz, Mainz and Frankfurt; Boppard’s railway stations and local travel are useful to know when planning the trip. The Rhine Castles Walk also passes by Boppard; check its route before setting out for Sterrenberg.
Opening, access and facilities to verify
Admission to Burg Sterrenberg is free. The Upper Middle Rhine World Heritage site says wheelchair access is not possible because the castle is a historic site.
The operator says its Café-Lounge normally welcomes visitors on public holidays from Easter through the end of September and may open spontaneously in good weather. It advises contacting the venue before setting out. Check the official site before you go, particularly for current opening and access information. The operator lists the telephone number as +49 (0) 2627 9820.
Temporarily closed
This place is listed as temporarily closed. Check the official site before you go.
Last checked November 2026.
Pairing the visit with Burg Liebenstein
Burg Liebenstein is 200 metres from Burg Sterrenberg and lies slightly higher, making the neighboring castle a natural addition to the outing. The two fortresses are closely connected in local legend as the “Hostile Brothers”; Burg Liebenstein’s history, routes and visitor access add context for the visit.
If you’re adding time in Boppard itself, its historic centre is worth exploring.
FAQs
Where is Burg Sterrenberg?
It stands above Kamp-Bornhofen in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley. Its address is Zu den Burgen 2, 56341 Kamp-Bornhofen.
Is admission to Burg Sterrenberg free?
Yes. Admission is free.
Do you need to arrange a visit in advance?
Yes. The operator asks visitors to arrange sightseeing appointments in advance by email or WhatsApp.
Can you visit Burg Sterrenberg and Burg Liebenstein together?
They are only 200 metres apart, so they can be combined in one outing. Burg Liebenstein sits slightly higher.