Burg Zweiffel

Burg Zweiffel is a castle in the Strunde Valley near Bergisch Gladbach with a main house built in 1663 that shows traditional Germanic architecture and water defenses. Several buildings stand on the grounds, creating the appearance of a noble residential complex.

First recorded in 1251, the castle belonged to the von Strune family before the von Zweiffel dynasty took over during the 15th and 16th centuries. These shifts in ownership shaped how the place looks and was maintained over time.

The castle reflects layers of German nobility across centuries, visible in donated chapel windows and furnishings left by resident families. These traces show how closely the place was tied to the lives of those who lived there over time.

The castle sits about 3 kilometers northeast of Bergisch Gladbach's town center and is reached most easily by foot or car. A restaurant operates on the grounds, so visiting works well if you want to combine sightseeing with a meal or drinks.

The castle holds two different protection designations at once: it is both an architectural heritage monument and a ground monument under separate conservation categories in North Rhine-Westphalia. This dual status is uncommon and shows why the place matters from different viewpoints.