Naturpark Sauerland Rothaargebirge e.V.

Castles, palaces & monasteries

Did you know that, in addition to a breathtaking landscape with dense forests and vast meadows, the Sauerland also has a large number of castles, monasteries and even Wasserschloß castles to offer? 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, today there are exciting exhibitions, well-tended parkland and the odd restaurant with a 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

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

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Baroque garden of Schloss Hovestadt




Holzbrücke im Schlosspark

Restored baroque garden with unique hedge theater

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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 Bilstein




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

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Burgruine Lipperode




Burgruine Lipperode

Heute sind nur noch wenige Überreste der Wasserburg an der Lippe zurückgeblieben.

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Demeter Hof Gut Körtlinghausen - Körtlingha Castle




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Körtlinghausen is a large forest estate owned by the von Fürstenberg family.

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Former Ursuline monastery




Stadtmauer Rüthen mit Blick auf den Hexenturm

In dem heute durch die Volksbank Rüthen genutzten Gebäude an der südlichen Hachtorstraße, befand sich bis zu seiner Aufhebung 1772 ein Nonnenkloster.

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Burg Altena adventure elevator




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

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Herdringen hunting lodge




Jagdschloss komplett

The Herdringen manor was first mentioned in documents in 1376.

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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 third Premonstratensian monastery in Arnsberg - alongside Wedinghausen Monastery and Rumbeck Monastery - is considered one of the most important art-historical and church music gems in the Sauerland.

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Rumbeck Monastery




Klosterkirche

Rumbeck Monastery, a convent for women, was founded around 1190 as a branch of Wedinghausen Monastery.

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Wedinghausen Monastery




Lichthaus mit Hopfen

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

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Oelinghausen Monastery Garden Museum




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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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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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Oasis of the Abtei Königsmünster




Oase der Abtei Königsmünster

The Benedictine spiritual guest house stands for reflection, encounters and education and is particularly aimed at teenagers and young adults.

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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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Rittergut Störmede




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Die vor einigen Jahren noch wildromantische Ruine wurde wiederaufgebaut und beherbergt heute ein modernes Restaurant samt Tagungszentrum, in dem auch Trauungen der Stadt Geseke durchgeführt werden.

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Schloss Ahausen




Schloss Ahausen

As the castle is privately owned, it can only be visited from the outside.

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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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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 "Schloßhotel Erwitte" hotel and restaurant.

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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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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 Mülheim




Außenansicht

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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Schloss Overhagen




Schloss Overhagen

Das Schloss Overhagen in Lippstadt ist in doppelter Hinsicht eine echte Rarität.

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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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Schloss Wocklum




Wassergraben Schloss Wocklum

Eine sehr schön erhaltenes Schloss, das sich für Besichtigungen als auch Events eignet.

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Schlösser in Sundern




Schloss Haus Amecke

Schloss in Sundern!

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Vinzenzkolleg




Vinzenzkolleg

Früher war das Vinzenzkolleg das Wohnhaus von Wilhelm Kleine sen.

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Wallenstein




Wallenstein

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

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Wasserschloss Badinghagen




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Malerisch inmitten von Wäldern gelegen findet man südlich von Meinerzhagen das Wasserschloss Badinghagen.

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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 Alme




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Wasserschloß aus der 1. Hälfte des 18 Jh.

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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

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

Arnsberg castle ruins




Holzbrücke im Schlosspark

Restored baroque garden with unique hedge theater

Baroque garden of Schloss Hovestadt




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




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

Burg Bilstein




Burgruine Lipperode

Heute sind nur noch wenige Überreste der Wasserburg an der Lippe zurückgeblieben.

Burgruine Lipperode




Rückseite Barockschloss Körtlinghausen

Körtlinghausen is a large forest estate owned by the von Fürstenberg family.

Demeter Hof Gut Körtlinghausen - Körtlingha Castle




Stadtmauer Rüthen mit Blick auf den Hexenturm

In dem heute durch die Volksbank Rüthen genutzten Gebäude an der südlichen Hachtorstraße, befand sich bis zu seiner Aufhebung 1772 ein Nonnenkloster.

Former Ursuline monastery




Aufzug

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

Burg Altena adventure elevator




Jagdschloss komplett

The Herdringen manor was first mentioned in documents in 1376.

Herdringen hunting lodge




Kloster Brunnen

Monastery in Sundern!

Well 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.

Flechtdorf Monastery




Kloster Oelinghausen

The third Premonstratensian monastery in Arnsberg - alongside Wedinghausen Monastery and Rumbeck Monastery - is considered one of the most important art-historical and church music gems in the Sauerland.

Oelinghausen Monastery




Klosterkirche

Rumbeck Monastery, a convent for women, was founded around 1190 as a branch of Wedinghausen Monastery.

Rumbeck Monastery




Lichthaus mit Hopfen

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

Wedinghausen Monastery




Detail Pumpe

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

Oelinghausen Monastery Garden Museum




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.

Motte - tower mound castle




Oase der Abtei Königsmünster

The Benedictine spiritual guest house stands for reflection, encounters and education and is particularly aimed at teenagers and young adults.

Oasis of the Abtei Königsmünster

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