Frankenberg Castle, Medieval castle in Frankenberger Viertel, Aachen, Germany
The stone and brick castle features defensive walls, stands in Frankenberger Park, and retains elements of its original moated structure from medieval times.
First documented in 1352, the castle served as residence for multiple noble families and later became the workspace of aircraft engineer Hugo Junkers in the 1900s.
The castle houses the Aachen History Museum, displaying regional artifacts including craft items, coins, and frescoes that represent local heritage.
Located on Goffartstraße, the castle welcomes visitors from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM and maintains a contact number for inquiries at +49 241 46356217.
The castle grounds integrate with Frankenberger Park, where Art Nouveau villas line the perimeter and summer theater performances take place throughout the season.
Location: Aachen-Mitte
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Fee: Yes
Operator: Frankenb(u)erger e.V.
Address: 45 Goffartstraße 45, 52066 Aachen 52066 Aachen
Website: http://burgfrankenberg.de
GPS coordinates: 50.76780,6.10389
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:36
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