Schloss Alme

Schloss Alme is a baroque water castle with three wings arranged around a courtyard that opens toward the north. The main buildings and service structures are completely surrounded by moats.

An original fortress called Niederalme was built in 1506 by Gerhard von Meschede, but the current baroque structure dates to the first half of the 18th century. This transformation reflects changes in regional power and living standards.

The southern facade displays coat of arms stones from the Meschede and Bruch families along with the date 1744. These symbols tell of the families who shaped the place over generations.

The castle remains private property and cannot be visited inside, but the exterior is visible from the surrounding streets and meadows. The best views of the architecture can be enjoyed from public paths around the grounds.

The castle grounds hold a 1.70-meter-high sandstone statue of Saint John of Nepomuk, a rare religious monument of this scale. Stone coats of arms from different eras are scattered about, creating an outdoor record of the region's past.

Location: Brilon

GPS coordinates: 51.46040,8.62532

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:04