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.
A Herdringen Castle
Herdringen Castle is a castle in the Ortsteil Herdringen of the town of Arnsberg, Germany.
B Schloss Adolfsburg
A 17th-century Baroque moated castle located in the Hundem valley at the entrance to Oberhundem.
C Arnsberger Schloßruine
Ruins of a medieval castle situated on a 256-meter hill, formerly the residence of the Counts of Werl-Arnsberg.
D Schloss Brüninghausen
An aristocratic manor house and estate located in Plettenberg within the Märkischer Kreis.
E Burgruine Rappelstein
Medieval castle ruins in the Nordenau district of Schmallenberg, offering panoramic views from its elevated position.
F Turmhügelburg Attendorn
The archaeological remains of a former motte-and-bailey castle located near Attendorn-Bürberg.
G Herdringen Castle
Herdringen Castle is a castle in the Ortsteil Herdringen of the town of Arnsberg, Germany.
H Haus Nachrodt
A historic aristocratic seat and estate located in the municipality of Nachrodt-Wiblingwerde.
I Schloss Bruchhausen
An aristocratic residence and manor house situated in the southeastern part of Olsberg.
J Schloss Melschede
A 17th-century Baroque moated castle located in the Hövel district of Sundern.
K Burg Schnellenberg
A large hilltop castle overlooking the Bigge valley, known for its well-preserved Renaissance architecture and fortifications.
L Schloss Körtlinghausen
Schloss Körtlinghausen is a Baroque Schloss in Germany's Sauerland region, roughly equidistant between Dortmund and Kassel.
Ruine Burg Beringhausen
The remaining stone ruins of a medieval fortification located near Beringhausen.
Burg Fredeburg
The ruins of a medieval castle in Bad Fredeburg, accessible to the public 24/7.
O Burgruine Borghausen
The ruins of a medieval spur castle located in the Borghausen area near Attendorn.
P Schloss Badinghagen
A moated castle near the border of Bergisches Land, featuring architecture extensively renovated in 1902.
Q Schloss Grimminghausen
A historic estate and former castle site located in the Grimminghausen district of Plettenberg.
R Haus Füchten
A two-story Baroque manor house and estate located near the Ruhr river in Ense.
S Burg Eversberg
Medieval castle ruins situated on a 453-meter hill within the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park.
T Waldenburg
The ruins of a medieval hilltop castle located in the vicinity of Attendorn.
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