Gut Weyern

Gut Weyern is a manor house with farm buildings at the edge of Burgauer Forest near Düren, featuring a five-bay, two-story brick structure with stone trim. The estate complex includes gardens, pathways, and a baroque archway on an artificial peninsula, plus a large pond that once served fish farming purposes.

The estate fell under the control of the Dukes of Jülich-Berg for a long period until French occupation changed its status. It was sold to Ferdinand Joseph Effertz in 1804, marking a significant shift in ownership.

The name derives from its historical administrative ties to a regional family or jurisdiction. The preserved buildings and baroque archway showcase architectural features common to estates in the Bergisches Land region.

The estate is located directly beside Düren city forest and accessible from its network of paths. The surrounding woodland provides natural orientation points for visitors exploring the area.

Beside the estate entrance sits a grass-covered mound containing rubble from Düren's destruction during the air raid of November 16, 1944. This unassuming rise serves as a quiet reminder of the devastation that once struck the city.

Location: Düren

GPS coordinates: 50.78290,6.49217

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:43