Burg Scharfenberg

The castle stands on a hill with remaining western boundary walls and an entrance gate from the original thirteenth-century construction period.

Records from 1227 first mention the castle, which later underwent reconstruction after sustaining damage during the Thirty Years' War in the seventeenth century.

The castle became a gathering place for the Scharfenberger Circle of artists and writers in the early nineteenth century, including figures like Novalis.

Visitors can reach the castle grounds through walking paths that wind through the surrounding natural landscape of the Hochsauerland region.

Archaeological excavations revealed a circular keep from 1220, providing evidence of the castle's original defensive architecture and construction methods.

Location: Brilon

Inception: 1306

GPS coordinates: 51.42550,8.52767

Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:18