Brüggen Castle

Brüggen Castle is a water castle in the North Rhine-Westphalian municipality of Brüggen, featuring the typical architecture of a medieval fortress with four corner towers. The structure sits directly on the bank of the Schwalm River and is surrounded by water, emphasizing the classic defensive design of a stronghold from this era.

The Counts of Kessel built this stronghold in the 13th century, and it passed by inheritance to the Dukes of Julich in 1306. This transfer marked a shift in regional control and governance of the territory.

The castle houses a hunting and natural history museum that invites visitors to explore the region's heritage and wildlife. The collections reflect how people in this area have lived alongside nature.

The castle is located at Burgweiherplatz 1 in Brüggen and is easily accessible. Visitors should plan enough time to explore both the architecture and the museum collection at a relaxed pace.

Between 1561 and 1577, the castle underwent major rebuilding to meet the military requirements of that era. These changes significantly altered the structure and reflected the evolving defensive concepts of the period.

Location: Brüggen

GPS coordinates: 51.24030,6.18593

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:47