Burghof

Burghof is a museum housed in a Renaissance patrician house built in 1559 featuring distinctive green sandstone walls. The building is divided into five exhibition sections displaying jewelry, furniture, ceramics, and other artifacts that represent the town's heritage.

The house was built in 1559 as a residence for a wealthy merchant and later converted into a museum. Beside it stands a Romanesque building from 1180, among the oldest surviving homes of its kind in the region.

The museum displays works by local artist Heinrich Aldegrever, including copper engravings alongside ceramics and furnishings from the region. These objects tell the story of how prosperous citizens lived and what mattered to them in daily life.

The museum is located in the old town and easy to reach on foot, with plenty of room to walk through the different exhibition areas. A restroom is available on site, and there are limited seating areas in some sections.

The museum garden contains a fully preserved air raid shelter from 1943 that offers a rare look at wartime conditions. Archaeological finds and contemporary sculptures throughout the garden add another layer to the visit.

Location: Soest

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-12:00,15:00-17:00; Sunday 11:00-13:00

GPS coordinates: 51.56844,8.11034

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:40