Since 1965 the Are Gymnasium – a local grammar school – in Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler has borne the name which is derived from the castle and its eponymous noble family.

As well as parts of the outer ward and a gate – the so-called Gymnicher Porz – remains of the defensive wall have survived.

In addition, on the southern side of the site, is an old gate tower (also called the Schellenturm), as well as the ruins of the palas, which once had a heated bishop's chamber.

The construction material was transported to the castle site on a cable suspended from a Hughes 500 helicopter.

To guarantee the stability of the walls, 65 anchors were driven up to 14 metres (46 ft) deep into the slate rock.

Over a long time the castle fell into a poor state of repair because the vassals did not carry out the necessary work.

For this reason Prince Elector Joseph Clemens of Bavaria had the walls blown up in 1714 with the agreement of the villagers.

A Sigewin of Are, Archbishop of Cologne is mentioned in the records as early as 1087, but Dietrich I of Are is viewed as the primogenitur of the House of Are.