Kirspenich Castle

Bad Münstereifel, Germany

The village of Kirspenich has a Celtic-Roman origin, as can be seen from its name, but it first appeared in records in 893 AD in the property register of Prüm Abbey.

The castle's square residence tower, made of rough stone, dates back to Gerlach von Dollendorf, who owned Kirspenich in 1278. In the 14th century the castle tower, which is mentioned in official records in 1301, was raised by two storeys. Despite further extensions and improvements during the 16th century Kirspenich never became the country seat of knights. In the 18th century the estate belonged to the Baron von Friemersdorf, who had the baroque residence, resembling a maison de plaisance and comprising 16th century parts, built against the tower.

At the beginning of the 20th century the castle functioned as a restaurant, which was extended to include further outbuildings and a large dance-hall. In the 90's the estate was fundamentally and thoroughly restored after decades of neglect.

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Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Habsburg Dynasty (Germany)

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Dr. Philipp Gebhardt (2 years ago)
Top wedding location with a very nice ambience in the wonderful Voreifel. We recommend.
Martina Teichmann (3 years ago)
Always worth a visit
August Hölscher (5 years ago)
I got to know this castle for the first time in 1971. At that time, a training facility for tractors from the Ford factory in Cologne was set up. I still fondly remember that time.
Willi Diefenthal (6 years ago)
Drive here for 20 years then he must have something good
Mariëtte Brünken (6 years ago)
He was not open to the public!
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