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Gelsenkirchen

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Gelsenkirchen

The Top 10 Castles around Gelsenkirchen

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 10

beautiful castles to choose from around Gelsenkirchen. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: December 2, 2025

Haus Lüttinghof Moated Castle

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The Lüttinghof moated castle was first mentioned in a document in 1308 and since then has served as a residence for a number of noble families for a long time. …

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Berge Castle

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A baroque moated castle with an idyllic castle park and a view of Lake Berger. Once a noble country estate, today a place for walks, celebrations and fine dining.

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Schloss Berge Park and Gardens

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Beautiful outdoor area, well-kept and clean.
A place to feel good.

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Avenue at Schloss Berge

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Not only the avenue is beautiful.
The large park and the flower garden with a hedge maze are also very beautiful.

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Golf Club Schloss Horst

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Golf course between Nordsternpark and Schloß Horst. Right next to it leads a bike path.

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Schlössken Beer Garden at Schloss Berge

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The "Schlössken", the new beer garden at the castle pond of Schloss Berge in Gelsenkirchen-Buer

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Location of Uhlenbrock House (1359 - 1945)

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There's a lot of information here:
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heimatbund-gelsenkirchen.de/newsarchive/2020-15.html#:~:text=Eine%20wichtige%20Kitterburg,Vest%20Recklinghausen%20bedeutende%20Rollen%20spielten.

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wiki.genealogy.net/Haus_Uhlenbrock

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Former Grimberg Castle (1183 - 1960)

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The castle was built as a fortified house before 1307 in the swampy Emscherbruch by Wennemar von Grimberg. The house served as a border fortress for the Margraviate of Brandenburg …

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Goor Castle" stood here (1300 - 1933)

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Goor Castle was built around 1300 as a servant's residence of the Abbess of Essen and was inhabited by the family of the same name, documented in Essen service in …

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Site of Haus Hamm

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There's a lot of information about "Haus Hamm" here.

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The Top 10 Castles around Gelsenkirchen

Haus Lüttinghof Moated Castle

Berge Castle

Schloss Berge Park and Gardens

Avenue at Schloss Berge

Golf Club Schloss Horst

Schlössken Beer Garden at Schloss Berge

Location of Uhlenbrock House (1359 - 1945)

Former Grimberg Castle (1183 - 1960)

Goor Castle" stood here (1300 - 1933)

Site of Haus Hamm

Other adventures around Gelsenkirchen

Most popular routes around Gelsenkirchen

Most popular attractions around Gelsenkirchen

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