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Northern city wall of Brüggen Fortress

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Northern city wall of Brüggen Fortress

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Northern city wall of Brüggen Fortress

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Location: Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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1. Borner See – The Schwalm at Borner Mühle loop from Born

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2. Borner See – Tantelbruch Lake loop from Brüggen

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3. Schwalm Bridge – Oebeler Bruch loop from Overhetfeld

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Stephan N

April 14, 2019

A small old town with a castle, watermill, and gatehouse with a terrace located directly on the Schwalm River.
Absolutely worth seeing!
Brüggen owes its origins to its geographical location. Situated at the only passable ford over the Schwalm River, the first settlement (first documented in 897) developed at the intersection of two trade routes between the Rhine and the Meuse. The Counts of Kessel on the Meuse relocated the administration of their eastern possessions to Brüggen and, following models from the Netherlands, built Brüggen Castle from marl and brick on a roughly 16-meter-wide gravel island in the Schwalm River.
The first mention of Brüggen Castle and the town of Brüggen can be found in a marriage certificate dated December 24, 1289. Around 1306, Brüggen Castle was inherited by the Counts of Jülich. In 1350, it was expanded into the Jülich state fortress. Around 1473, soldiers of the Burgundian King Charles the Bold (1433–1477) conquered and plundered Brüggen Fortress and its castle. A year later, the Counts of Guelders plundered it again. The castle, now severely damaged, was repaired and expanded with a second story. The Counts of Moers received Brüggen Castle as a pledge, and around 1494, it was repurchased by the Counts of Jülich-Berg.

In 1526, the fortifications of the town and castle were renovated and enlarged. Between 1561 and 1577, further construction work was carried out, and the fortifications were adapted to the development of offensive weapons. The oldest surviving drawing of Brüggen Castle dates from around 1623. It shows the castle as a closed complex with four towers (spired roofs). Around 1770, the ducal court architect Klees rebuilt the Rentei. The earthworks surrounding the castle were partially demolished. In 1794, Brüggen was occupied by French troops, and the Brüggen district was dissolved.
Source:
rheinruhronline.de/niederrhein/niederrheinteil2/brueggen/burgbrueggen.htm

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Stephan N

September 30, 2019

In the center of the castle community of Brüggen is Brüggen Castle, which today houses the “Mensch und Jagd” museum, the tourist information center, an information point for the Schwalm-Nette nature park and the cultural hall for exhibitions and concerts. The attractive town center is complemented by the watermill, first mentioned in 1289, the former Kreuzherrenkloster and diverse cafes and restaurants in historical buildings. The inviting squares and arcades are always the starting point for city festivals or a relaxed shopping trip. Varied cultural events, markets and open-air events shape the course of the year. The proximity to the Dutch border and the central location in the Maas-Schwalm-Nette nature park with its lakes and heathland make Brüggen an ideal destination for hikers and cyclists.
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Mike 🇪🇺

March 5, 2018

Bricked from marl blocks, the northern wall of the Bruges fortress from the 15th century.
From the 17th century the northern outer wall of the Brüggen castle's economy.

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Anneke B.

January 14, 2024

At the castle you can still admire the remains of the old city walls

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Sockenbauer 🟩

May 25, 2020

Mill in Bruggen

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🚶‍♀️Irma 🥾

December 23, 2021

Remnants of the city walls, the remains of the old city.

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Stephan N

December 29, 2024

Small old town with a castle, watermill, and gatehouse with a terrace located directly on the Schwalm River.
Absolutely worth seeing!

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Marcell H

April 3, 2021

Here you can be a knight again

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Michael

May 18, 2025

The town and castle were first mentioned in documents in 1289

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Location: Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Northern city wall of Brüggen Fortress

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