Schalksburg, Medieval castle ruins in Porta Westfalica, Germany
The remaining stone foundations of Schalksburg stand on elevated ground, offering views across the surrounding North Rhine-Westphalia landscape.
Duke Bernhard II of Saxony controlled Schalksburg in the early 11th century when it was known as Scalaborg or Schalarborg.
The castle ruins represent the regional architecture of medieval German fortifications and the territorial influence of the Prince-Bishopric of Minden.
Limited wheelchair access is available to the castle grounds, requiring advance planning and consideration of mobility requirements.
French forces plundered Schalksburg in 1679, leading to its abandonment and the subsequent creation of the Amtssitz Hausberge settlement.
GPS coordinates: 52.23951,8.92115
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:08
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