Brünninghausen Castle

Brünninghausen Castle is an architectural monument in Dortmund that was originally designed as a nobleman's residence with multiple wings and a structured layout. The complex included living quarters, service buildings, and outhouses arranged around a central courtyard area.

The castle emerged in the Middle Ages as a fortified residence for an aristocratic family and underwent expansions and renovations over many centuries. In 1945, aerial attacks during World War II severely damaged the buildings, causing the complex to lose its original purpose.

The castle takes its name from a local noble family and still shapes the character of the surrounding landscape today. The remaining ruins and foundations reveal how such aristocratic residences were built in this region.

The location sits in the southern area near Dortmund and is reachable on foot or by public transport. Viewing is done from outside, as the ruins are not open for walking through and there are no fixed opening hours.

Despite destruction, parts of the original stone walls and foundations remain visible, giving a sense of the site's former scale. These remnants allow visitors to grasp the basic shape of the complex and its past importance.