Bodelschwingh Castle

Dortmund, Germany

Bodelschwingh magnificent castle dates from the 13th century. The current Renaissance style water castle was built in the 16th and 17th centuries. It became to the possession family Innhausen and Knyphausen at the end of the 19th century, whose property the castle is still today.

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Address

Schloßstraße 99, Dortmund, Germany

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Atiq Massan (4 years ago)
You can walk up the othside area from main gate till the lake gate for the schloss. Its a private area so you cannot go and see it closer. There is small walkway but leads to neoghbours homes, so a dead end. No place to go anywhere else. Beautiful schloss but if it is not for public then main gate should have words private written. It feels bad you come close and find it private. If its private then close it or display at gate please.

Jacobo Villegas (5 years ago)
A very relax and quiet place for a walk. Beautiful building. Try to not disturb the neighbors.

emperoraxal (6 years ago)
Great view of historic land Mark and the festival they make there is cheap and worth it

Leonid Bandrivchak (6 years ago)
Marvelous place, although it was closed. Anyways, go right the gate to bushes and you will see an awesome view to the castle and the lake

David De Zwart (6 years ago)
This is a private residence and the grounds are not accessible

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