Burg Schallmauer

Burg Schallmauer is a three-story brick building with a mansard roof covered in slate. The ochre-colored facade is decorated with windows framed by carved stone details.

The original building dates from the 16th century and served as a summer residence for Cologne Cathedral's provosts. Dutch troops destroyed it by fire in 1673.

The castle shows the design of a simple baroque country house from the early 18th century. It represents a building style that later evolved into more elaborate pleasure palaces.

The building sits in a reforested wooded area between Gotteshülfe pond and the northern part of the relocated village. Accessibility varies with the seasons, as paths are easier to navigate at some times of year than others.

The castle remained in its original location while the surrounding village was relocated in the 1950s due to coal mining. It is thus one of the few structures that survived the complete restructuring of the landscape.

Location: Berrenrath

GPS coordinates: 50.88230,6.81502

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:06