The Top 5 Castles around Ankum
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 5
beautiful castles to choose from around Ankum. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Ankum. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: December 4, 2025
Eggermühlen Castle
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Eggermühlen Castle was built in the 13th century and is surrounded by a moat. In the baroque complex with the castle chapel and orangery, cultural events take place regularly, otherwise …
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Moated Castle and Estate Loxten
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It's worth seeing because it's such a spacious and beautifully designed property with a magnificent landscaped garden. Unfortunately, it's private and not accessible, but it's beautiful to look at from …
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Wiecksburg Ruins (Wittekindsburg)
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It's actually a rather inconspicuous place up here: In this small clearing (which is now being reforested) once stood one of three castles belonging to the heathen king Wittekind (hence …
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Haus Sögeln
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Haus Sögeln is a typical manor in the former Prince-Bishopric of Osnabrück.
The functional, simple main house was built at the end of the 18th century and is surrounded by …
The functional, simple main house was built at the end of the 18th century and is surrounded by …
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Burg Hesepe
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The house has had castle rights for centuries, as well as fishing and hunting rights. The coat of arms above the entrance door bears witness to this. Hesepe Castle was more or less a branch of Alt Barenaue Castle.
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