Naturpark Sauerland Rothaargebirge e.V.

Castles, palaces & monasteries

Did you know that the Sauerland not only offers a breathtaking landscape with dense forests and wide meadows, but also a multitude of castles, monasteries and even moated castles? They bear witness to the region's eventful past, tell stories from days gone by and invite you to explore the historic walls. Where knights and noblemen once resided, you will now find exciting exhibitions, well-tended parkland and the odd restaurant with historical flair. Immerse yourself in the history of the Sauerland!

Abtei Königsmünster
Abtei Königsmünster

Abtei Königsmünster Benedictine Abbey on the Meschede monastery hill

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Adolphsburg Oberhundem
Blick auf die Adolphsburg

An imposing castle complex in a picturesque setting delights visitors with its historical splendor.

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Old Drolshagen Monastery
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In 1235, Count Heinrich III von Sayn and his wife Mechtildis von Landsberg donated the necessary land to the Cistercian nuns to found a monastery in Drolshagen.

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Arnsberg castle ruins
Plateau Schlossruine

The Arnsberg castle ruins are majestically enthroned in the Hochsauerland landscape and offer an impressive view.

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Bergkloster Bestwig
Bergkloster Bestwig

The monastery is the European provincial house of the 'Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi'.

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Burg Altena
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One of the most beautiful hilltop castles in Germany One of the most beautiful hilltop castles in Germany is enthroned in a picturesque location, high above the old wire-drawing town of Altena ( link to webcam ) on the Lenne.

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Burg Altenfils
Infotafel Altenfils

The castle (456m) near Rösenbeck was home to 2 castles in the Middle Ages, of which only the remains of the "east castle" are still preserved today, while the "west castle" fell victim to a quarry towards the end of the 1960s.

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Burg Bilstein

A medieval castle from the 12th century with a youth hostel.

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Burg Holtzbrinck
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Burg Holtzbrinck is a meeting place and cultural venue in the center of Altena.

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Burg Schnellenberg
Die Burg aus der Ferne

With its mighty walls and towering towers, Burg Schnellenberg towers majestically over the green hills of the Sauerland.

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Burgruine Eversberg
Burgruine Eversberg

Castle ruins with viewing platform on the Schlossberg

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Burgruine Hachen mit Ehrenmal
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Hachen Castle is the ruins of a hilltop castle on a hill above Hachen, the largest district of Sundern.

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Lipperode castle ruins
Burgruine Lipperode

Today, only a few remains of the moated castle on the Lippe remain.

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Burgruine Peperburg (Burg Gevore)
Peperburg

The Peperburg (also Pepperburg) is a ruined castle in the Grevenbrück district (formerly: Förde) of the town of Lennestadt in the Olpe district and is located in the Breiter Hagen nature reserve.

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Burgruine Rappelstein
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Burgruine Rappelstein is located above Nordenau church in the center of the village.

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Burgruine Waldenburg
Die Burgruine Waldeburg

The Waldenburg is the ruins of a hilltop castle near the town of Attendorn.

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Former Ursuline monastery
Stadtmauer Rüthen mit Blick auf den Hexenturm

The building on the southern Hachtorstraße, which is now used by Volksbank Rüthen, was home to a nunnery until it was dissolved in 1772.

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Burg Altena adventure elevator
Aufzug

In the adventure elevator to the castle For many centuries, Burg Altena was difficult to conquer.

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Gut Listringhausen
Romantische Stimmung am Gut Listringhausen

The quiet and idyllic Gut Listringhausen is located between Dannenberg and Genkel.

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Gut Stockhausen
Gut Stockhausen

Old manor in Meschede-Stockhausen

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House Füchten
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Baroque manor house, located directly on the RuhrtalRadweg.

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Herdringen hunting lodge
Jagdschloss komplett

Herdringen hunting lodge impresses with its magnificent architecture.

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Well Monastery
Kloster Brunnen

Monastery in Sundern!

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Flechtdorf Monastery
Kloster Flechtdorf

Flechtdorf Monastery - a former Benedictine abbey - is now a place of silence, but also a meeting place for people with a wide range of interests.

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Oelinghausen Monastery
Kloster Oelinghausen

The restored Oelinghausen convent is now home to the Sisters of St. Mary Magdalene Postel, who continue their community there.

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Rumbeck Monastery
Klosterkirche

Experience the past and nature: the 9 km circular trail of Rumbeck Monastery offers deeper insights into historical monastic life with 17 stations.

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Wedinghausen Monastery
Lichthaus mit Hopfen

The Wedinghausen Monastery, an important part of European cultural history, impressively preserves Unesco manuscripts and the Cologne Cathedral treasury.

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Bredelar Monastery Cultural and Meeting Center
Kloster Bredelar

Bredelar Monastery combines centuries of history with modern functions.

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Motte - tower mound castle
Motte in Neuenrade-Küntrop

The "new" motte - a historical landmark in the upper Hönnetal The wooden tower mound castle in the district of Küntrop is 22 meters high and can be seen from afar.

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Remains of the Rodenburg castle on the Rodenberg
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The remains of Rodenburg Castle, a fortress built in the 13th century, enchant visitors with its historical flair and invite them to travel back in time.

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Ostwig Manor House
Rittergut Haus Ostwig

Ostwig House is closely linked to the origins of the village of Ostwig.

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Störmede manor
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The ruin, which was still wildly romantic a few years ago, has been rebuilt and is now home to a modern restaurant and conference center, which also hosts wedding ceremonies for the town of Geseke.

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Schloss Ahausen
Schloss Ahausen

Schloss Ahausen impresses with its picturesque location on the Ruhr-Sieg-Radweg between Heggen and Attendorn.

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Alme Castle

Castle from the 1st half of the 18th century (Only outside view from the road between the castle and Almer Schlossmühle possible!

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Amecke Castle
Schloss Haus Amecke

Beautiful castle in Amecke located between Sorpesee and the golf course.

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Schloss Antfeld
Schloss Antfeld

The castle in Antfeld has existed since the 13th century.

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Schloss Bamenohl
Haus Bamenohl

On the outskirts of Finnentrop, hidden behind ancient trees, lies Schloss Bamenohl in the middle of an idyllic park.

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Bruchhausen Castle
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The romantic Wasserschloß Bruchhausen lies at the foot of the Bruchhauser Steine.

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Schloss Eringerfeld
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Schloss Eringerfeld is one of the most beautiful Baroque palace complexes.

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Schloss Erwitte
Schloß Erwitte

The former ancestral castle of the Counts of Landsberg is now the ideal venue for unforgettable weddings and great events.

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Schloss Gevelinghausen
Schloss Gevelinghausen

As an exclusive VBG conference hotel, Hotel Schloss Gevelinghausen offers its guests everything they need to feel completely at ease.

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Herringhausen Castle
Schloss Herringhausen

Herringhausen Castle is an enchanting place in the beautiful Sauerland region and offers a fascinating blend of rich history and natural beauty.

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Schloss Hovestadt mit Barockgarten
Schloss Hovestadt

This imposing complex is recognized as an outstanding monument.

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Schloss Höllinghofen
Schloss Höllinghofen

The Höllinghofen Wasserschloß, partly entwined with ivy, with its beautiful castle park is one of the most romantic aristocratic buildings in the Sauerland.

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Körtlinghausen Castle
Schloss Körtlinghausen mit Blick auf Kallenhardt

Körtlinghausen Castle is rented out as an event location for celebrations and conferences and as a film location.

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Schloss Melschede
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Idyllic, quiet and yet well connected - that's Schloss Melschede, located between Langscheid and Hövel.

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Schloss Mülheim
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The historic Schloss Mülheim in the Mülheim district of Warstein is an important architectural monument in a fantastic location overlooking the Möhnetal valley.

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Overhagen Castle
Schloss Overhagen Gräfte

Overhagen Castle in Lippstadt is a real rarity in two respects.

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Schellenstein Castle...just like in a fairy tale
Schloss Schellenstein

There are not just one, but five castles in the Olsberg area.

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Schwarzenraben Castle
Schloss Schwarzenraben

Schwarzenraben Castle, which was once known as Wambeke, is an eye-catcher in the picturesque Sauerland region and an important historical treasure.

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Wildenberg Castle

Wildenberg Castle was built around 1300 by the bailiff Nobleman Widekind I von Grafschaft for his second wife Adelheid, the House of Wildenberg.

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Schloss Wocklum
Wassergraben Schloss Wocklum

A beautifully preserved castle that is suitable for both tours and events.

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Werl castle ruins
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The castle ruins are one of the architectural and historical features of the pilgrimage town of Werl.

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Schwalenburg
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Remains of an old hill fort from around 800 AD.

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St.-Annen-Rosengarten
St.-Annen-Rosengarten

Many centuries ago, a small monastery stood on Soeststraße in Lippstadt: today its only trace is a reconstructed floor plan.

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Abbey ruins
Stiftsruine

The abbey ruins are a fantastic backdrop for events or souvenir photos surrounded by greenery.

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Vincent College
Vinzenzkolleg

The Vinzenzkolleg used to be the home of Wilhelm Kleine Sr.

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The ramparts on the Wilzenberg
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Two hill forts (ring forts) are located on the 657 m high Wilzenberg.

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Wallenstein
Wallenstein

If you follow the circular hiking trail B2 ( https://www. outdooractive.

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Hainchen moated castle

The moated castle of Hainchen is the only hilltop moated castle in the South Südwestfalen region.

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Wasserschloß Badinghagen
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The idyllic Wasserschloß Badinghagen is picturesquely situated in the middle of dense forests to the south of Meinerzhagen.

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Wasserschloß Haus Assen
Schloss Assen

The beginnings of the Wasserschloß "Haus Assen" date back to the 14th century.

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Wasserschloß Haus Rhade

The Wasserschloß Haus Rhade is a privately owned historic estate.

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Wasserschloß Laer
Wasserschloss Laer bei Meschede

The Wasserschloß Laer was first mentioned in a document in 1268 as a fief of the Meschede Abbey - Bernolf von Lare is mentioned, who was the treasurer of the rich abbey at the time.

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Abtei Königsmünster

Abtei Königsmünster Benedictine Abbey on the Meschede monastery hill

Abtei Königsmünster
Blick auf die Adolphsburg

An imposing castle complex in a picturesque setting delights visitors with its historical splendor.

Adolphsburg Oberhundem
Altes Kloster.jpg

In 1235, Count Heinrich III von Sayn and his wife Mechtildis von Landsberg donated the necessary land to the Cistercian nuns to found a monastery in Drolshagen.

Old Drolshagen Monastery
Plateau Schlossruine

The Arnsberg castle ruins are majestically enthroned in the Hochsauerland landscape and offer an impressive view.

Arnsberg castle ruins
Bergkloster Bestwig

The monastery is the European provincial house of the 'Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi'.

Bergkloster Bestwig
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One of the most beautiful hilltop castles in Germany One of the most beautiful hilltop castles in Germany is enthroned in a picturesque location, high above the old wire-drawing town of Altena ( link to webcam ) on the Lenne.

Burg Altena
Infotafel Altenfils

The castle (456m) near Rösenbeck was home to 2 castles in the Middle Ages, of which only the remains of the "east castle" are still preserved today, while the "west castle" fell victim to a quarry towards the end of the 1960s.

Burg Altenfils

A medieval castle from the 12th century with a youth hostel.

Burg Bilstein
Burg Holtzbrinck - Dirk Klüppel.tif

Burg Holtzbrinck is a meeting place and cultural venue in the center of Altena.

Burg Holtzbrinck
Die Burg aus der Ferne

With its mighty walls and towering towers, Burg Schnellenberg towers majestically over the green hills of the Sauerland.

Burg Schnellenberg
Eisenberg Ruine mit Georg-Viktor-Turm

The ruins of Eisenberg Castle, surrounded by a rampart and moat, are located on approx.

Eisenberg castle ruins
Burgruine Eversberg

Castle ruins with viewing platform on the Schlossberg

Burgruine Eversberg
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Hachen Castle is the ruins of a hilltop castle on a hill above Hachen, the largest district of Sundern.

Burgruine Hachen mit Ehrenmal
Burgruine Lipperode

Today, only a few remains of the moated castle on the Lippe remain.

Lipperode castle ruins
Peperburg

The Peperburg (also Pepperburg) is a ruined castle in the Grevenbrück district (formerly: Förde) of the town of Lennestadt in the Olpe district and is located in the Breiter Hagen nature reserve.

Burgruine Peperburg (Burg Gevore)
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Burgruine Rappelstein is located above Nordenau church in the center of the village.

Burgruine Rappelstein
Burgruine Schwarzenberg

Schwarzenberg castle ruins - a piece of Plettenberg's medieval history

Schwarzenberg castle ruins
Die Burgruine Waldeburg

The Waldenburg is the ruins of a hilltop castle near the town of Attendorn.

Burgruine Waldenburg
Stadtmauer Rüthen mit Blick auf den Hexenturm

The building on the southern Hachtorstraße, which is now used by Volksbank Rüthen, was home to a nunnery until it was dissolved in 1772.

Former Ursuline monastery
Aufzug

In the adventure elevator to the castle For many centuries, Burg Altena was difficult to conquer.

Burg Altena adventure elevator
Romantische Stimmung am Gut Listringhausen

The quiet and idyllic Gut Listringhausen is located between Dannenberg and Genkel.

Gut Listringhausen

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