Burg Nothberg

Burg Nothberg is a medieval fortified structure in Eschweiler with a rectangular layout. Four rounded corner towers connected by tall walls define the building and enclose an inner courtyard.

The fortress dates to 1361 when Edmund von Engelsdorf received it from Duke Wilhelm II of Jülich. During the 19th century, substantial portions of its masonry were dismantled, leading to its present ruined state.

The castle displays Italian Renaissance features from the 16th century, including architectural details designed by Alessandro Pasqualini. These southern European influences remain visible in the columns and ornamental entrances that shape the structure's appearance.

The ruin is located near Hüchelner Strasse in Eschweiler and can be accessed via regional train to Eschweiler-Nothberg station. From there, the site is reachable on foot for visitors wishing to explore the medieval structure.

In 1829, one-third of the original masonry was sold and dismantled before the remainder was protected. This deliberate demolition paradoxically made it possible to preserve what remains as a recognizable ruin.