The town of Velburg has a castle ruin which occupies the highest point of land.

The castle is triangular in outline, with a central keep which is nearly intact, having been partly restored.

The castle stands at a height of 621.5 metres above sea level and was initially constructed in 1129.

The castle was captured and damaged in 1633 during the Thirty Years War after which it was abandoned.

[4] Accommodation in the Velburg village include the historic Hotel zur Post.