Hertefeld Castle

Hertefeld Castle is a fortified structure featuring a prominent main tower topped with a baroque-style cap and surrounded by grounds with mature trees. An attached park creates a leafy setting around the building that extends beyond the immediate fortress area.

The castle was first recorded in 1322 as a knight's residence and served that purpose for centuries. Ownership passed through many hands until inheritance arrangements brought it back to the Herteveld family in later periods.

The castle shows visitors how medieval fortress design mixed with later residential comfort and baroque style as centuries passed. The rooms and courtyards reveal how life in such a place evolved from defensive needs to graceful living.

The castle operates as a hotel offering overnight stays and hosts various events throughout the year. Visitors can explore the surrounding park on foot to understand how the main tower and fortifications relate to the landscape around them.

After severe damage during World War II, reconstruction began in 1998 and took about 8 years to complete. Architects relied on historical documents and old plans to carefully restore missing portions of the structure and accurately recreate the baroque tower cap using period-appropriate techniques.

Location: Weeze

GPS coordinates: 51.62847,6.20153

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:04