Burg Hülshoff, Renaissance water castle in Havixbeck, Germany.
The castle features high three-tiered gables, surrounded by a water-filled moat and extensive parkland with ancient beech trees and flowerbeds.
First documented in 1349, the castle became the residence of the Droste zu Hülshoff family in 1417 and underwent major reconstruction between 1540 and 1545.
The Droste Museum within the castle displays exhibits about poet Annette von Droste-Hülshoff, who was born and lived here for thirty years.
The castle restaurant, located in the vaulted cellar, operates from April to November and offers outdoor seating in the inner courtyard.
The Center for Literature at Hülshoff Castle functions as a research facility focusing on literature's interaction with other forms of art.
Location: Havixbeck
Website: http://burg-huelshoff.de
GPS coordinates: 51.97119,7.50340
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:05
North Rhine-Westphalia contains many sites that demonstrate the historical and cultural richness of this German region. Millennia-old geological formations, Roman relics, medieval fortresses, and industrial era monuments reveal different aspects of the regional heritage. These destinations include the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex in Essen, a UNESCO World Heritage site that chronicles the history of the Ruhr area, and the archaeological park in Xanten featuring reconstructions of the Roman city Colonia Ulpia Traiana. The Augustusburg and Falkenlust castles in Brühl showcase 18th-century Rococo architecture, while the rock formations of Externsteine near Horn-Bad Meinberg highlight the geological and spiritual development of the region. Each site offers a unique insight into the history of North Rhine-Westphalia and warrants careful exploration.
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