Castles in Sauerland

Castles and Fortifications

The Sauerland region features a diverse collection of medieval defenses and aristocratic residences. This selection includes grand Baroque water castles like Schloss Adolfsburg and Schloss Melschede, alongside the Neo-Gothic splendor of Herdringen Castle. Visitors can explore significant ruins, such as the Arnsberger Schloßruine, once the seat of the Counts of Werl-Arnsberg, and the hilltop remains of Burg Eversberg. These sites reflect centuries of Westphalian history, ranging from archaeological motte-and-bailey sites to well-preserved Renaissance fortifications like Burg Schnellenberg.

Castles and Fortifications — Map

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Herdringen Castle

Herdringen Castle is a castle in the Ortsteil Herdringen of the town of Arnsberg, Germany.

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Schloss Adolfsburg

A 17th-century Baroque moated castle located in the Hundem valley at the entrance to Oberhundem.

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Arnsberger Schloßruine

Ruins of a medieval castle situated on a 256-meter hill, formerly the residence of the Counts of Werl-Arnsberg.

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Schloss Brüninghausen

An aristocratic manor house and estate located in Plettenberg within the Märkischer Kreis.

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Burgruine Rappelstein

Medieval castle ruins in the Nordenau district of Schmallenberg, offering panoramic views from its elevated position.

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Turmhügelburg Attendorn

The archaeological remains of a former motte-and-bailey castle located near Attendorn-Bürberg.

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Herdringen Castle

Herdringen Castle is a castle in the Ortsteil Herdringen of the town of Arnsberg, Germany.

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Haus Nachrodt

A historic aristocratic seat and estate located in the municipality of Nachrodt-Wiblingwerde.

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Schloss Bruchhausen

An aristocratic residence and manor house situated in the southeastern part of Olsberg.

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Schloss Melschede

A 17th-century Baroque moated castle located in the Hövel district of Sundern.

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Burg Schnellenberg

A large hilltop castle overlooking the Bigge valley, known for its well-preserved Renaissance architecture and fortifications.

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Schloss Körtlinghausen

Schloss Körtlinghausen is a Baroque Schloss in Germany's Sauerland region, roughly equidistant between Dortmund and Kassel.

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Ruine Burg Beringhausen

The remaining stone ruins of a medieval fortification located near Beringhausen.

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Burg Fredeburg

The ruins of a medieval castle in Bad Fredeburg, accessible to the public 24/7.

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Burgruine Borghausen

The ruins of a medieval spur castle located in the Borghausen area near Attendorn.

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Schloss Badinghagen

A moated castle near the border of Bergisches Land, featuring architecture extensively renovated in 1902.

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Schloss Grimminghausen

A historic estate and former castle site located in the Grimminghausen district of Plettenberg.

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Haus Füchten

A two-story Baroque manor house and estate located near the Ruhr river in Ense.

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Burg Eversberg

Medieval castle ruins situated on a 453-meter hill within the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park.

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Waldenburg

The ruins of a medieval hilltop castle located in the vicinity of Attendorn.

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