Burg Lipperode

Burg Lipperode is a castle ruin in Lippstadt consisting of the remains of a four-sided residential tower surrounded by a water moat. The foundation walls and sections of the outer walls are still standing and can be explored within the castle courtyard.

The castle was first recorded in 1248 as a water fortress and later underwent significant changes. Around 1600, it was redesigned as a Dutch-style fortification with bastions under Count Simon VI.

The castle served as a secondary residence for the House of Lippe rather than their primary stronghold, as discovered through excavations. Today visitors see a modest fortification that reflects this secondary role in the family's holdings.

The site is accessible and allows visitors to walk around the preserved walls and observe the water moat from the ground. Wear sturdy shoes as the terrain can be uneven depending on weather conditions.

The fortress was designed with a five-pointed star shape and bastions, a layout visible today only from aerial views. This design reflects military engineering practices of the early modern period.