Vernaburg, Medieval castle in Salzkotten, Germany.
Description
Vernaburg is a castle built on two square islands, each about 75 meters across, connected by a causeway and surrounded by water moats fed by the Heder river. The layout creates a distinct island setting within the landscape.
History
Wilhelm von Krewet built the castle in 1607 as a fortified residence. It later served as a military stronghold during the siege of Salzkotten in the Thirty Years' War.
Culture
The castle displays Weser Renaissance features through its rounded towers and timber-framed walls. These architectural elements shape how the building appears to visitors today.
Practical
The property is privately owned and not open to the public. Visitors can only view it from the outside while respecting the grounds and any posted restrictions.
Did you know?
A Gothic residential tower with pointed-arch doors and windows was discovered on the castle grounds in 1990. This find hints at older fortification structures that predated the current building.
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