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 Wasserschlösser? They bear witness to the region's eventful past, tell stories of days gone by and invite you to an intensive exploration of the historic walls. Where once knights and noblemen stayed, today there are exciting exhibitions, well-kept park landscapes and also one or the other gastronomy with historical flair. Immerse yourself in the history of the Sauerland!

Schloss Gevelinghausen
Wasserschloss Bruchhausen
Schloss Gevelinghausen
Former Ursuline Monastery




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The building now used by Volksbank Rüthen on the southern Hachtorstraße was the site of a nunnery until it was dissolved in 1772.

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Monastery well




Kloster Brunnen

Monastery in Sundern!

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Schloss Eringerfeld




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Schloss Eringerfeld is one of the most beautiful baroque palaces.

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Burg Altena




Außenansicht Burg Altena

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 River.

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Schellenstein Castle...like in a fairy tale




Schloss Schellenstein

Not one, but five castles are located in the town area of Olsberg.

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Schloss Mülheim




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The historic Schloss Mülheim in the district of Mülheim in the town of Warstein is an important architectural monument in a great location above the Möhnetal.

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Old monastery Drolshagen




Altes Kloster mit St. Clemens

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

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Schloss Erwitte




Schloß Erwitte

The former ancestral castle of the Counts of Landsberg is now the hotel and restaurant "Schloßhotel Erwitte".

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Bergkloster Bestwig




Bergkloster Bestwig

The convent is the European Provincial House of the 'Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi'.

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Adventure elevator Burg Altena




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

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Arnsberg castle ruin




Plateau Schlossruine

Once the ascent is completed, you can enjoy a magnificent view from the plateau of the castle ruins.

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Wasserschloss Badinghagen




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Picturesquely situated in the midst of forests, the Wasserschloss Badinghagen can be found south of Meinerzhagen.

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Schloss Gevelinghausen




Schloss Gevelinghausen

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

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Oelinghausen Monastery




Kloster Oelinghausen

The third Premonstratensian monastery in the Arnsberg city area - along with Wedinghausen Monastery and Rumbeck Monastery - is considered one of the most important gems of art history and church music in the Sauerland.

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Wallenstein




Wallenstein

Who follows the circular hiking trail B2 ( https://www. outdooractive.

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Motte - tower hill castle




Motte in Neuenrade-Küntrop

The "new" Motte - A historical landmark in the upper Hönnetal The wooden tower hill castle in the district of Küntrop is visible from a distance at a height of 22 meters.

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Rumbeck Monastery




Klosterkirche

Rumbeck Monastery, a nunnery, was founded as early as 1190 as a branch of Wedinghausen Monastery.

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Körtlinghausen Castle




Pfingstprozession in Körtlinghausen

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

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Wasserschloss Laer




Wasserschloss Laer bei Meschede

The Wasserschloss Laer is first mentioned in a document as a feudal estate of the Meschede Abbey in 1268 - Bernolf von Lare is mentioned, who was the chamberlain of the rich abbey at that time.

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Schloss Haus Amecke




Schloss Haus Amecke

Castle in Sundern!

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Wedinghausen Monastery




Lichthaus mit Hopfen

Wedinghausen Monastery is one of the three Premonstratensian monasteries in Arnsberg.

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Monastery Garden Museum Oelinghausen




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From the monastery garden museum to the design of a monastery garden based on a historical model.

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Schloss Antfeld




Schloss Antfeld

Schloss Antfeld has existed since the 13th century.

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Schloss Melschede




Schloss Melschede

Castle in Sundern!

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Remains of the Rodenburg castle on the Rodenberg mountain




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The remains of the Rodenburg, built in the middle of the 13th century, are located on the Hünenköpfchen as part of the Rodenberg.

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Wasserschloß Alme




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Wasserschloß from the 1st half of the 18th c.

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Abtei Königsmünster




Abtei Königsmünster

Abbey Königsmünster of the Benedictines on the Meschede Monastery Hill

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Burg Bilstein




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

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Oasis of the Abbey Königsmünster




Oase der Abtei Königsmünster

The Benedictine spiritual guesthouse stands for contemplation, encounter and education and is especially aimed at teenagers and young adults.

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Schloss Höllinghofen

The Wasserschloß Höllinghofen, partly surrounded by ivy, with its beautiful castle park is one of the romantic noble buildings of the Sauerland.

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Manor Störmede




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The ruins, which were still wildly romantic a few years ago, have been rebuilt and now house a modern restaurant including a conference center, where wedding ceremonies are also held by the town of Geseke.

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