Haus Bodelschwingh

The Haus Bodelschwingh stands as a fortified structure surrounded by water features, displaying traditional German castle architecture with defensive elements and residential spaces.

Built during the medieval period, this castle combined residential comfort with military protection through its strategic water defenses and architectural fortifications.

The monument represents North Rhine-Westphalia's architectural heritage, demonstrating the engineering and construction methods of medieval German defensive structures.

Visitors can reach the castle through the Mengede district of Dortmund, where they can observe the exterior structure and surrounding water features throughout the year.

The castle maintains its original water defense system, with coordinates at 51.5508 latitude and 7.36236 longitude in the historical Bodelschwingh region.

Location: Mengede

GPS coordinates: 51.55080,7.36236

Latest update: May 11, 2025 00:58