Vernaburg Castle

Salzkotten, Germany

Vernaburg Castle was built in 1607 by Wilhelm von Krewet. It was left to decay after Krewet family line died out. The castle site was restored in the 20th century.

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Krewetstraße 3, Salzkotten, Germany
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Details

Founded: 1607
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Reformation & Wars of Religion (Germany)

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4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Stefan Bökenkamp (3 years ago)
Very nice, unfortunately private and therefore not much visible
Jürgen Rath (5 years ago)
Norbert Büttner (5 years ago)
Google Maps I would love it if I had visited the place. The place cannot be visited. It is on private property. Entering is prohibited.
Женя Давиденко (6 years ago)
Nice place, very very very nice
Gilbert Wolf (7 years ago)
Very interesting moated castle ruins with two separate islands. The moat is still completely preserved. The remains of the wall, corner towers and the ruins of the former main building tower high. As far as I know, the facility is privately owned
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