Monschau, Medieval municipality in Eifel region, Germany
The historic town of Monschau sits at 517 meters elevation, featuring numerous half-timbered buildings along narrow streets near the Rur River in North Rhine-Westphalia.
First documented in 1198, Monschau Castle served as a residence for the dukes of Jülich from 1433 until French forces captured the area in 1795.
The Red House museum presents civil living exhibits from the 18th century, while the Brewery Museum Felsenkeller documents 150 years of local brewing traditions.
The town contains over 330 protected buildings, including Monschau Castle, the Protestant Stadtkirche, and the baroque St Mariä Geburt church for visitors to explore.
During the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944, Monschau marked the northernmost point of the battlefront, playing a strategic role in World War II.
Location: Aachen cities region
Elevation above the sea: 517 m
Shares border with: Simmerath, Schleiden
Address: 52156 Monschau, Germany
Website: https://monschau.de
GPS coordinates: 50.55000,6.25000
Latest update: July 28, 2025 08:53
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