Schloss Zweibrüggen, Moated castle in Übach-Palenberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Schloss Zweibrüggen is a moated castle in the Wurm valley, sitting between the Palenberg and Frelenberg districts of Übach-Palenberg in North Rhine-Westphalia. The main building follows a classicist style and today houses both municipal offices and spaces used by artists.

The name Zweibrüggen appears in a document in 1397 with Leynart von Zweibrücken; in 1457 Heinrich von Zweibrüggen owned the moated castle, the last of his line in 1486. Through the marriage of Heinrich's daughter, Dietrich von der Hagen inherited it in 1486, followed by Nikolaus von Mirbach and, after 1552, his sons Johann and Wilhelm. The von Negri family held the estate until 1993; Joseph Anton von Negri rebuilt the manor house in 1788, modelled on the electoral hunting lodge Falkenlust near Brühl.

Schloss Zweibrüggen hosts art exhibitions, concerts, and community events that take place inside its historic rooms. Walking through the building, visitors can see how the old spaces are now used as studios and galleries by local artists.

The castle can be entered during public events held throughout the year, so it is worth checking local listings before your visit. The grounds and exterior are accessible on foot, and the paths along the Wurm river pass close to the building.

The main house, built in 1788, took the Electoral hunting lodge Falkenlust near Brühl as its model. The adjoining economic yard, with buildings from the 16th and 17th centuries, still belongs to the von Negri family, while the castle itself has been owned by the town of Übach-Palenberg since 1993.