Wissen Castle

Wissen, Germany

Schloss Wissen, the ancestral home of the family von Loë is one of the most well-known noble seats on the Lower Rhine. The extensive castle complex looks back on a century old history which began in the 12th-13th century with the erection of a defence tower (presently the south wing of the main building). During the course of the centuries, a three-winged outer bailey was added to the main building and continuously adapted to the tastes of the respective times.

Schloss Wissen owes its current form to a comprehensive restoration executed from 1969 to 1973. Some of the generously and elaborately restored venues such as the White Salon and the Large Dining Room can, today, be utilised for conferences, as well as for weddings, company celebrations, family ceremonies or team events. The Historic Watermill is located in front of the gates of the castle. The Watermill disposes of two seminar rooms which can, if necessary, be combined to form one large conference venue / ballroom for up to 80 persons. The view of the surrounding green landscape and of the outer bailey imparts the Historic Watermill with additional charm.

Some of the buildings of the servants’ quarters, which also form part of the castle complex, were transformed into guesthouses  with lovingly decorated rooms and apartments.

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Founded: 12th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)

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Isbarak (3 months ago)
Liked · We had an apartment. The apartment was large. The bathroom was well equiped. The furniture supplied was nice and ample. Parking was close to room Disliked · The office is manned for a couple of hours per day. Nobody to handle problems if and when they occure. The kitchen had inadequate utencils and also no microwave. The bedroom was on second floor meaning we needed to haul our suitcases on our own up to second floor: no elevator. This was not described durig booking. The heating made a high pitch noise and there was no hotel agent to help. A mechanical noise came on and off from a facility next door during the night. The beutiful casle is inaccessible to the guests, despite its use in the name and pictures of the hotel. When we arrived the reception office was locked and no one answered the phone. Reception houts are a couple of hours only not mentioned at booking time.
Brian M (4 months ago)
Lovely hotel in beautiful surroundings. Staff very attentive, food really first class. Only thing to be critical about is the lack of AC
Anastasios Tsairidis (8 months ago)
A must visit property. Unique exterior with friendly and helpful staff.
Kresimir “Haff” Hafner (12 months ago)
I was just passing by, so when I saw the castle I decided to take a look at the location. They rent out rooms, hold concerts, and the restaurant is there, so you can have a drink and eat....
Iulia Monica Oehler-Sincai (2 years ago)
Romantic for all seasons!
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