Schloss Herten

Schloss Herten is a red brick castle in Herten featuring round towers and separate buildings for the carriage house and chapel, connected by a moat system. The complex is surrounded by an English landscape garden containing over 3,000 trees.

The castle was founded in 1301 by the Herten family as an initial fortification and later significantly expanded by the von Nesselrode family in the 16th century. These transformations shaped the structure we see today.

The castle functions today as a venue for concerts and celebrations, showing how such places have become gathering spaces for the community. Visitors encounter different programs at each visit and can experience the building in various roles.

A visit requires advance planning, especially if tours or events are planned. Wheelchair access is limited, so visitors should consider their mobility needs in advance.

In the park stands an 18th-century Tabakhaus, a small pavilion built specifically for the counts to smoke tobacco away from the main building. This modest structure reveals much about the daily habits of the former inhabitants.

Location: Herten

Location: North Rhine-Westphalia

Inception: 14 century

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

GPS coordinates: 51.59170,7.13016

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:42