Castles in the Ruhr Region

The ruins Hohensyburg is definitely worth a visit. As a hiker I enjoyed the view over Hagen and the Hengsteysee. As a contrast, the casino is not far away. I've already found my luck while enjoying the great view.

At the castle ruins you can make beautiful pictures especially in the autumn and in the snow in winter! In addition, the castle ruins Hardenstein is always worth a visit. … read more

Great landscaped and well-kept garden with water features, fountains etc. that invites you to linger. The castle cannot be visited from the inside, but a tour around the outside is … read more

Schloss Heessen is privately owned and houses a rural school home. Guided tours are possible by prior arrangement.

Very nice facility. Unfortunately, you can not enjoy the sun in the idyllic castle courtyard with delicacies, the restoration is only for closed societies! This is the old house of prayer worth a visit!

Herten Castle is a moated castle on the western edge of downtown Herten. It is located in the midst of an old English landscape garden and was first documented in … read more

Great preserved castle ruins. Here you can literally feel the burgeoning of earlier centuries.

Schloss Oberwerries has been awarded by the ADFC as a bed + bike accommodation. It is possible to stay overnight with larger groups. When the weather is nice, you can … read more

Museum, gastronomy, park, playground, animals and and and - there is a lot to discover in Wittringen Castle. A great destination for young and old. 🏃‍♀️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Sythen Castle can be visited and rented for events. Weddings in the castle chapel are also possible.More info: schloss-sythen.nrw

The castle bridge is great. Below leads the Springorumradweg, which later becomes the coal railway.
Cross the bridge to Weitmar Castle and the park, which is also crossed by many … read more

The castle Hardenstein is a ruin on the middle Ruhr northwest of Witten-Herbede in North Rhine-Westphalia. It is enclosed by the nature reserve Hardenstein and is located near the mother … read more

The castle Broich has a long history and invites you for a little break with history lesson. Unfortunately, you can not visit it from the inside. It is used today … read more

The Neue Isenburg is a ruined castle in the Bredeney district of Essen and was named after the Hattinger Isenburg, which was destroyed in 1226.
The complex consists of an … read more

Westerholt Castle is a moated castle in the Herten district of Westerholt on the edge of the Westerholter forest. The enclosed by forces plant was the headquarters of the Earl … read more

The water castle Haus Dellwig is, as soon as nature shows its green face, a worthwhile destination for walkers, hikers, walkers and cyclists alike. It offers itself as a station … read more

The moated castle now houses a restaurant. Here you can sit outside when the weather is nice and enjoy nature and the good food and drinks that are on offer here. Weddings are often celebrated here or bands play.

Water castle house Rodenberg. A jewel in Dortmund Aplerbeck.

Lembeck Castle is a beautiful moated castle. It is built on two islands and surrounded by a large moat. You can enjoy the view of the main castle over two … read more

The impressive castle is surrounded by a moat, between the stone house and the Kemnader lake. Right next door is a parking lot, from which many cyclists start their tours. From there once around the lake is about 10 kilometers.