Hückeswagen Castle

Hückeswagen Castle is a stone fortress perched on a mountain spur that overlooks the surrounding Oberbergische region. The structure features a distinctive two-story tower called the Schelmenturm and commands the landscape from its elevated position.

The castle was first documented in 1189 as the residence of the Counts of Hückeswagen. After the county was sold to the Counts of Berg in 1260, the site gradually lost its role as a seat of power.

The castle houses a local history museum that showcases the region's development from medieval times through the industrial era. The exhibits allow visitors to trace how the area changed and grew over centuries.

The castle can be reached from the old town via Marktstrasse or the Auf'm Schloß road. The elevated location means visitors should expect some uphill walking to reach the grounds.

The castle grounds feature a historical well and an adjacent rose garden that soften the fortress with natural beauty. The nearby Paulus Church stands in contrast to the medieval structure, showing how religious and secular power coexisted in this location.

Location: Hückeswagen

Inception: 1198

GPS coordinates: 51.15130,7.34111

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:01