Waterburcht van Millen, Castle in Millen, Riemst, Belgium

Waterburcht van Millen stands on the Kattestraat as a square water castle reduced to its east and west wings, joined by a low bridge and a railed walkway. The east wing keeps a 14th-century left tower of marlstone with a Gothic vault; the gable wall above mixes red brick with bands of pale stone, and two tall grilled windows sit side by side.

First recorded in 1366, it served as the center of the Millen lordship and passed through several noble families. These ownership changes shaped its role in the regional power structure over time.

The name Millen comes from Milina, the lordship centred on the castle. Today the complex houses a museum recreating noble life in the 16th and 17th centuries, and it serves as a hub for cycling routes themed on the fortified past of the Euregio. A tourist café occupies part of the building.

A brasserie inside serves regional products and has a spacious terrace for dining and relaxing. This makes it convenient for visitors to rest after exploring the property.

The castle was bought by Baron de Blisia in 1811, who had much of it demolished, including the keep and the south-west tower; only the east and west wings survived and were used as a farm until the municipality bought and restored the remains in 1972.