Haus Gripswald

Haus Gripswald is a water castle in Meerbusch with a four-winged brick farm building and a two-story rectangular main structure. A round corner tower at the entrance defines the exterior appearance of this estate.

The estate was first mentioned as a farmstead in the 12th century and gained fiefdom status in 1422. It remained under electoral control until secularization changed its legal standing.

The round tower holds 28 Romanesque double columns salvaged from the ruins of St. Maria and Andreas monastery near Dormagen. These columns show how the castle connected to religious buildings across the region.

The eastern wing is now privately occupied and can only be viewed from outside. Visitors should respect the property boundary and observe the structure from publicly accessible areas.

The round tower was extended upward in 2018, altering the traditional profile of the structure. This recent modification shows how heritage buildings continue to adapt to modern needs.