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The Top 20 Castles in the Sauerland

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 Sauerland. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: October 18, 2025

Schloss Hovestadt

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Generous castle complex with farm buildings, meadows and pastures, moat and a castle garden, which is open to the public, while the central castle island is reserved for the owners.

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Burg Altena

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Above the Lenne Valley, Altena Castle sits on a steep mountain ledge. If you are too lazy to climb up using your own muscle power, you can take the elevator …

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Jagdschloss Sankt Meinolf

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The hunting lodge Sankt Meinolf, originally called Wilhelmsruh and temporarily Conradsruh, is a former stately residential building in the Lower Arnsberger Wald near Neuhaus and belongs to the five kilometers …

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Burg Schnellenberg

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The castle cannot be visited from the inside. There is a restaurant with a small beer garden in the forecourt of the castle. This is freely accessible. From there you …

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Borberg's Churchyard Ruins

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A fascinating place with a lot of history: Remains of old walls, over 2,000 year old earth walls and a chapel can be found on the Borberg. In addition, you have a very passable view from here.

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Haus Assen

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Haus Assen is a moated castle that was first mentioned in the 11th century. Today it houses the novitiate of the servants of Jesus and Mary. The religious order offers various events such as family weekends, retreats or faith courses.

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Waldenburg Castle Ruins

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The ruin is located on a hill near the Biggetalsperre

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Schwarzenraben Castle

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Beautiful property, but not open to visitors as it is privately owned.

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Schloss Neuenhof

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Neuenhof Palace is one of Lüdenscheid's art historical and historical monuments. The moated castle is located in the south of the city in Elspetal. From the B 229 is a …

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Schloss Körtlinghausen

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Hidden away, the visitor can enjoy a spacious castle complex. The buildings, the whole area, please take time and let it all work on you. Already one is immersed in a bygone time.

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The Top 20 Castles in the Sauerland

Schloss Hovestadt

Burg Altena

Jagdschloss Sankt Meinolf

Burg Schnellenberg

Borberg's Churchyard Ruins

Haus Assen

Waldenburg Castle Ruins

Schwarzenraben Castle

Schloss Neuenhof

Schloss Körtlinghausen

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