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North Rhine-Westphalia

Detmold District

Kreis Minden-Lübbecke

Rahden Castle Ruins

North Rhine-Westphalia

Detmold District

Kreis Minden-Lübbecke

Rahden

Rahden Castle Ruins

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Rahden Castle Ruins

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Location: Rahden, Kreis Minden-Lübbecke, Detmold District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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DümmerWeserLand Touristik

May 29, 2024

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A former moated castle over 600 years old, located near the Große Aue river; heavily contested, especially during the Thirty Years' War. After a fire in 1878/79, only the outer walls of the main building remain today.

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September 5, 2022

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Rahden Castle is a former moated castle in the town of Rahden in the Minden-Lübbecke district. The castle ruins are located in the Kleinendorf district near the Große Aue river. It was originally built to protect several trade routes that crossed the Große Aue via a ford. Today, only ruins remain.

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January 12, 2026

Rahden Castle ruins, once a moated castle with a mighty moat, look back on over 570 years of history, and their remaining walls hint at the former grandeur of the complex. Here you can discover parts of the former castle as well as the well-preserved coat of arms of the von dem Bussche family, who played a significant role in the late 14th century. Nestled in the charming landscape of the Minden-Lübbecke district, the historic ruins invite you to a fascinating break amidst nature and the past.

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Elevation 80 m

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Friday 21 August

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Location: Rahden, Kreis Minden-Lübbecke, Detmold District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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