Haus Dönhoff

Haus Dönhoff is a timber-framed house in Wengern that extends along its property with a rectangular layout and traditional German architectural design. The construction shows careful craftsmanship in its facade and structural details.

The building was constructed in the mid-19th century and replaced a medieval water castle that the Dönhoff family from Westphalia owned until 1722. Its construction marked the end of the fortified noble estate on this site.

The house shows how noble estates transformed into civilian homes during industrialization. This change reflects the shift in the region as traditional power centers lost their former importance.

The house can be viewed from an adjacent cycling path that is part of the Ruhr Valley cycling route. This access allows visitors to observe the building's exterior while cycling through the area.

Two oil paintings by Erich Nikutowski in Wetter Town Hall show how the house once looked alongside the neighboring Haus Mallinckrodt. These artworks preserve an image of the historical estates before they took their present form.

Location: Wengern

Part of: list of architectural heritage monuments in Wetter (Ruhr)

GPS coordinates: 51.40294,7.34639

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:12