Schloss Haniel

Schloss Haniel is a castle in Wermelskirchen in North Rhine-Westphalia featuring multiple towers and traditional German architectural elements. The buildings are spread across wooded grounds that shape the landscape character of the area.

The original castle was built in 1379 but was replaced in 1925 by a new structure commissioned by the industrial Haniel family. This transformation shaped the estate as it appears today throughout the rest of the 20th century.

The castle now serves as a conference center run by the Church, regularly hosting events focused on education and religious matters. Visitors experience a place where religious and educational gatherings take place and the spaces are actively used for these purposes.

The estate sits along the Black Powder Route, a hiking trail that passes through the region of former powder mills. Visitors can explore the grounds on foot and use it as a stop on a longer walking route.

A major fire in 1971 destroyed parts of the original structure and led to extensive renovations. These restoration works gave the castle its current appearance and new functions as a conference venue.

Location: Wermelskirchen

Inception: 1925

Website: https://tagen.erzbistum-koeln.de/mia_2014

GPS coordinates: 51.07470,7.16806

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:08