Castles in North Rhine-Westphalia

The ascent on foot to Burg Castle is short and crisp, with an ascent of 16 to 19 percent, but the goal is sufficiently rewarding. The view of the lower … read more

The Löwenburg is the second highest mountain in the Siebengebirge after the Großer Ölberg. At the summit are the ruins of the Löwenburg. It is of volcanic origin, just like … read more

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

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 … 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

The history of the castle goes back to the 12th century. After von Velen took possession of the castle, it was expanded into a Renaissance-style chateau in 1643. After the … read more

Very beautiful and well-preserved moated castle from the 11th century. Hülshoff Castle is the birthplace of the great German poet Annette von Droste-Hülshoff.

A very beautiful, idyllic and typically Münsterland moated castle. Built sometime around 1600 and restored after a fire in early 1900. Is privately owned and inhabited. The bike path leads … read more

Velen Castle grew out of a castle that was first mentioned in 1245. Over the centuries, famous master builders have created the "fairytale castle of the Münsterland". Today it is … read more

The Schloss Neuhaus is not only a good spot for a landscape photo, but also hosts many open-air events and cultural events. About festival lights with fireworks, concerts or even … read more

The Wasserschloss Westerwinkel is a magnificent baroque palace surrounded by an English garden and a golf course.

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

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

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

Super nice cafe with the best view of the castle.

Graceful castle with its wings in a beautifully landscaped park with a French garden, English garden, kitchen garden and parterre garden. The castle park is very nice to hike through with surprising views of the castle again and again.

Very well maintained facility. Castle visit possible.