Schloss Breill

Schloss Breill is a medieval castle near Geilenkirchen built from red brick with two square towers at its western corners. The structure features a mansard roof and is surrounded by a four-winged economic courtyard adjacent to its main courtyard.

The property began as a medieval motte in the 12th century. It underwent several modifications from the 17th to the 19th century but suffered severe damage during World War II.

The castle displays Baroque influences that architect Johann Joseph Couven added in 1754. Visitors can observe the light blue stone elements that contrast with the red brick, marking the elegant redesign of the structure.

The castle sits south of Bundesstrasse 221 between Geilenkirchen and Übach-Palenberg in an easily accessible location by road. Since the site is not open to the public, visitors can view it only from outside.

A pond measuring roughly 80 by 50 meters contains an island with remains of the original 12th-century motte. These hidden traces offer insight into the site's earliest fortification phase before the current castle was constructed.

Location: Geilenkirchen

GPS coordinates: 50.94840,6.13592

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:20