Castle Amstenrath

Castle Amstenrath is a fortified manor house in the center of Eynatten village, featuring stone walls that blend architectural styles from different periods. The facades and towers clearly show how the building was modified and expanded over the centuries.

The manor house was built in the early 15th century as a fortified structure in a strategically important location. It received protected monument status from the German-speaking Community of Belgium in 1987.

The castle reflects the building methods and daily life of local nobility across several centuries. The structure shows how the building was adapted and expanded as needs and styles changed over time.

The castle sits directly along the Aachener Straße in Eynatten village center and is easily reached on foot. The surroundings offer plenty of space to explore the exterior and the surrounding village area.

The castle's name comes from a historical family that ruled the area for centuries and shaped the region across generations. This heritage has remained embedded in local culture and place names to this day.

Location: Raeren

Part of: Dorfzentrum Eynatten

Address: Aachener Straße 27

GPS coordinates: 50.69437,6.08226

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:25