In the picturesque village centre of Blankenheim, visitors dive into past times. The spring of the river Ahr, the historic town gates, the late gothic parish church and numerous half-timbered buildings adorn this historic place.
The tower on the Rahmenberg above the market square is one of the town's most striking landmarks. The ruins can be reached in just a few minutes via a footpath over the "Half Moon", another viewpoint on the way up.