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An old castle complex surrounded by water fed by the Strunder Bach stream. First mentioned in 1345, it was sold to Bruno Wasser in 1983 and extensively renovated. Between 1985 and 2011, part of the castle was used as the upscale Restaurant Isenburg, featuring an outdoor dining area suitable for film sets, located directly on the moat. The restaurant earned a good reputation. After the restaurant closed in 2011, an orchard with old, local apple varieties was planted between Isenburg and Johan-Bensberg-Straße. Once ripe, the apples are free for anyone to pick.

"One of the last remaining towers of Cologne's city wall... In the 13th century, Cologne possessed the largest city fortifications in the Holy Roman Empire, with its 7,000-meter-long ring of walls, twelve gates, and numerous towers. The city wall—built between 1200 and 1250 from Rhenish trachyte, tuff, and basalt—encircled the city in a semicircle, with the Rhine forming its eastern boundary. In 1881, for a city expansion, the walls were demolished, leaving only a few remnants, and eight of the twelve gates were torn down." https://www.denkmalschutz.de/denkmal/ulrepforte.html

You can even get married here

The listed Isenburg Castle complex exhibits the typical features of a moated castle. Unfortunately, the current structure no longer dates back to the time of its construction.

In the inner courtyard there is an abstract sculpture group by the sculptor Ansgar Nierhof.

The Ulrepforte is part of the medieval city wall, https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulrepforte

When you look at the gate, you can imagine what's hidden behind it, because unfortunately you can't get in. Although I don't think everyone can appreciate its beauty.

The castle can only be viewed from the outside. At the entrance to the property there is a sign indicating that it is private property and not open to the public. However, the views you can catch from the gate of the castle and the castle garden are very beautiful.