Vernaburg

The castle consists of two square islands measuring 75 meters each, connected by a causeway and encircled by water moats from the Heder river.

Wilhelm von Krewet constructed Vernaburg in 1607, and it served as a military headquarters during the siege of Salzkotten in the Thirty Years' War.

The castle exhibits Weser Renaissance architecture with its round towers, half-timbered construction, and decorative sandstone elements preserved throughout the structure.

The castle remains under private ownership, requiring visitors to respect posted signs and maintain distance from residential areas within the complex.

A Gothic residential tower with pointed-arch doors and windows was discovered near the castle grounds in 1990, adding to its architectural significance.

Location: Salzkotten

Inception: 1607

GPS coordinates: 51.68748,8.56674

Latest update: March 4, 2025 22:29