Linn Castle, Krefeld, Germany

The oldest fortress on the Lower Rhine is located in the historic Krefeld suburb of Linn. The former country castle belonging to the Electorate of Cologne has its origins around 1200. It was badly damaged during the Spanish Civil War of 1704.

The beautiful water castle is well preserved and includes a bailey, hunting lodge and tithe barn. In the accompanying Landscape Museum it is possible to view excavation finds from the days of Roman rule in the 5th century and the time of the Frankish princes. The special items included in the exhibition are the gilded articles buried along with the princes in the largest continuous and well-preserved burial site in Gellep-Stratum.

A further attraction is the mediaeval barge from the time of Charles the Great. Concerts and readings are regularly held in the great hall of Linn Castle. The castle grounds, including the surrounding park, provide an impressive backdrop for events of all kinds.

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Gee Ong-Vasile (4 months ago)
We were here last weekend, and the experience was great. An amazing 12th-century castle ? with great archaeological structure that is still kept. We paid 14 euros for visiting all parts of the castle. The museum has their very friendly guides that check the tickets and smiling all the time. The highlight for me is going up to the castle's tower, which gives the upper majestic view of the castle and Krefeld city ?✨️

Eva Barbar (6 months ago)
Went for Krähenfest. A Science fiction and Phantasie Convention. Loads of brand new writers and loads to do for young and old.

Tillmann Lenz (6 months ago)
Excellent castle museum with lots to explore around the grounds, including a climb up the main tower, the grand main hall, the castle kitchen and a look into the deep dungeon.

Arun Krishnan A R Nair (2 years ago)
Linn Castle is a moated castle in the Linn district of Krefeld , North Rhine-Westphalia . It is located around five kilometers east of the city center.I really enjoyed visiting this place… so calm area and one thing I must say that the people who are working here so friendly and nice and I would recommend this place to those who visit Krefeld!!!Considering that I am an Indian I love European castles ?

Milan J.K. (2 years ago)
A quick “trip” to past in a fantastic way! Such a surprise indeed, as I didn’t expect for a small “town” like this to be so rich in museum items, various places (Museum building, Castle, Landlord House , and houses inside Town walls… amazing). It was like a walk trough a past!

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