Schloss Lüftelberg, Medieval castle in Meckenheim, Germany.

Schloss Lüftelberg is a castle in Meckenheim with four round towers, tall hipped roofs, and an ornate portal set into its stone walls, surrounded by a moat. The structure combines medieval foundations with Baroque reworking from the 18th century.

Lüftelberg was first documented in 1260 in a charter from the chancery of Count William IV of Jülich. In 1358 Dietrich von Volmestein sold the estate to the brothers Johann and Conz von Vischenich. The medieval complex was heavily rebuilt in the 15th century with moats and round towers. Between 1775 and 1780, Joseph Clemens von der Vorst zu Lombeck had court architect Johann Heinrich Roth remodel it in Baroque style. The castle was badly damaged in World War II and later restored.

The name Lüftelberg refers to Saint Lüfthildis, a local saint whose cult shaped the site. The garden room, with its Baroque interior, is the most notable space; the garden itself lies on a separate island. The castle remains a private residence, and parts are open to visitors.

Parts of the castle are open to visitors; the former castle mill nearby was sold in 1994 and is not part of the visit. The grounds are split between the main house and the outer bailey, with the Baroque garden laid out on its own island. Visitors should allow time to walk between these separate parts.

The central hall blends elements from the garden room into its interior decoration with wall murals and detailed stuccowork. This decorative approach creates a continuous artistic theme between the spaces.