Burg Kempen

Burg Kempen is a brick castle in central Kempen featuring strong towers and thick walls built in late medieval style. The structure consists of multiple wings arranged around an inner courtyard, showing how defensive buildings of the 14th century were organized.

An archbishop ordered the construction of this structure at the end of the 14th century to protect the northern border of a large diocese. After a fire in the 19th century, it was rebuilt with new architectural elements.

Today the structure stands as a landmark that shapes how people see the town center of Kempen. Its conversion to public use has kept it relevant to the community and woven into everyday life.

The building is easy to reach from the town center and offers views of the surrounding area from the towers. Visitors should know that it now functions as a government building and access is limited to certain times.

During a major restoration in the middle of the 19th century, Gothic style elements were deliberately added to the design even though the original came from an earlier period. This intentional blending of different time periods makes the structure an interesting example of how people approached old buildings in that era.

Location: Kempen

Inception: 1396

GPS coordinates: 51.36680,6.42142

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:49