Burg Wissem, Medieval moated castle in Troisdorf, Germany
Burg Wissem features a rectangular layout with two diagonal corner towers and partially preserved water defenses surrounding the main structure.
The castle's foundations date back to the Carolingian period, with the first documented owner being Rembold von Plettenberg in 1435.
The castle houses Europe's only museum dedicated to picture book art and children's book illustrations, displaying trends from the past century.
Visitors can explore marked hiking trails of varying lengths around the castle grounds, including a 5.77-kilometer family-friendly route.
The castle park contains fourteen sensory stations based on Hugo Kükelhaus concepts, offering an educational experience through physical interaction.
Location: Troisdorf
GPS coordinates: 50.81750,7.16583
Latest update: August 7, 2025 11:41
Melanbogenbrücke der L143
2.1 km
Burg Wissem Museum der Stadt Troisdorf
14 m
Church of St Hippolytus
883 m
Stadthalle Troisdorf
1.3 km
Trerichsweiher / Untere Aggeraue
1.7 km
Spicher Hohlstein
2.2 km
Eremitage Troisdorf
1 km
St. Maria Königin
1.3 km
Ulrather Hof
1.8 km
Waldfriedhof
592 m
Kirche Herz Jesu (Friedrich-Wilhelms-Hütte)
2 km
St Gerhard's Church
560 m
St. Augustinus
2.9 km
Ringwall Güldenberg
2.7 km
Holy Family Church
1.8 km
Jüdischer Friedhof
3.2 km
Siegaue
3.2 km
Bergerhof Troisdorf
689 m
Sieglarer Mühle
3.2 km
Protestant Church of St John Troisdorf
868 m
Alte Kirche St. Augustinus
2.8 km
Aggeraue zwischen Lohmar und Siegburg
2.3 km
Stadtteilpark und Jugendzentrum
1.4 km
Wahner Heide im Rhein-Sieg-Kreis
2.3 km
Siegbruecke der A59
2.9 km
St. Anno (Siegburg)
3.2 km
Niedermoor im Widdauer Wald
2.9 km
Alte Burg Menden
2.9 kmReviews
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