The Top 20 Castles in the Teutoburg Forest
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20
beautiful castles to choose from in the Teutoburg Forest. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in the Teutoburg Forest. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: December 2, 2025
Falkenburg Castle Ruins
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The Falkenburg lies as a ruin on a strategically favorable hilltop above the Osing Pass, known as "Gauseköte". It was built from 1194. In 1453 a fire severely damaged the …
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Neuhaus Castle
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Very beautiful castle with a wonderful castle park, invites you to linger! Very close to Paderborn city center, it is a destination for spontaneous excursions.
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View of the ruins of Polle Castle
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At low water no operation. So check before a tour!
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Ravensberg Castle
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Ravensberg Castle is only a few kilometers from Borgholzhausen. After it was built in 1080, it was the ancestral seat of the Counts of Ravensberg until 1346. Today the castle …
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Holte Castle
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The picturesque moated castle is privately owned, so it can not be visited. But also from outside worth a look at the castle. Especially nice: On sunny days, the castle is reflected in the water of the moat.
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