Burg Schallmauer

The three-story brick building features a mansard roof covered with slate and windows framed with carved stones on its ochre-colored facade.

The original structure from the 16th century served as a summer residence for Cologne Cathedral's provosts until Dutch troops burned it down in 1673.

The castle represents a simple baroque country house from the early 18th century, marking the transition to more elaborate pleasure palaces of later periods.

The castle stands in a recultivated forest area between Gotteshülfe pond and the northern part of relocated Berrenrath settlement.

While the surrounding village relocated due to coal mining in the 1950s, this castle remained in its original location as one of few preserved structures.

Location: Berrenrath

GPS coordinates: 50.88230,6.81502

Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:43