title: Blankenheim, North Rhine-Westphalia
text: Blankenheim is a municipality in the district of Euskirchen in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
  
  Geography
  
  Blankenheim is located in the Eifel hills, approximately  south-west of Euskirchen. The river Ahr has its source in the centre of Blankenheim, in the cellar of a half timbered house.
  
  History
  
  In the year 721, Blankenheim is mentioned for the first time as "Blancio" in a document. Today, the municipality is called in Eifel dialect as "Blangem" and has got a long carnival tradition.
  
  See also
   Blankenheim Castle
  
  References
  
  External links
  
  Official website 
  Tourist info
  Eifel Museum Blankenheim 
  
  Euskirchen (district)