- By request / Open for events
There are not just one, but five castles within the Olsberg city limits. However, these historical landmarks from various eras can only be viewed from the outside.
Schellenstein Castle...just like in a fairy tale
Ruhrstr. 32
59939 Olsberg
Telephone: 02962-97370
Fax: 02962-973737
The castles are located in the following districts:
Antfeld (Latitude: 51.3751531 / Longitude: 8.4642155) (also shown on the map)
Bigge (Latitude: 51.1411872 / Longitude: 7.9259882)
Bruchhausen (Latitude: 50.6011233 / Longitude: 7.2535683)
Brunskappel (Latitude: 51.2780715 / Longitude: 8.4765083)
Gevelinghausen (Latitude: 50.2009015/ Longitude: 9.192342)
(Texts: Brilon Olsberg Tourism)
Viewing is limited to the exterior only.
Directions by Car From the north: Take the A33 to the Wünnenberg-Haaren interchange, then take the B480 to Brilon and Olsberg. From the south: Take the A44 to the Marsberg exit, then take the B7 to Brilon and Olsberg. From the west: Take the A44 to the Werl interchange, then the A46 to Olsberg From the east: Take the A44 to the Marsberg exit, then take the B7 to Brilon and Olsberg Traveling by Train Brilon and Olsberg are located along the Sauerland Express route (RE 17 Hagen–Warburg/Kassel) and are therefore easily accessible from the Ruhrgebiet. In addition, the Dortmund-Sauerland Express (RE 57 Dortmund–Winterberg) offers a regular direct connection to Bigge-Olsberg. There is also a direct connection from Dortmund and Korbach to Brilon. Traveling couldn’t be more convenient! For more information, visit: www.bahn.de