Kühlseggen Castle, Weilerswist, Germany

Kühlseggen Castle is a remarkable exception to the rule: after a century of standing unoccupied and neglected, it was renovated and became the residence of its owner. Today the complex of buildings is based on the castle and moat of the middle ages. The remains of the gothic manor house can be recognized in the contemporary residential house. The working yard outside was not constructed until the 19th century, after the moat of the fore-castle had been filled in.

Since its last renovation the baroque manor house, based on its medieval predecessor, presents a fascinating image of a hybrid castle. Until the late 14th century the owners of Kühlseggen Castle changed frequently. During the course of the 15th century it attained the status of knight's castle. Up till 1836 the estate changed hand often and declined visibly. In 1836 the daughter of Baron von Zuydwyck inherited the estate and the castle continued to decay, uninhabited, until 1964. Robin, Baron von Eltz-Ruebenach has since restored the entire castle.

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Dennis schmitzstar (4 years ago)
It is a beautiful ruin but privately you cannot get close because there is a cow pasture in front of the ruin. Also right on the main street and at a primary school. But when you are there you can walk along the Erft.

Beatrice Kreuzer (4 years ago)
I played in it as a kid with my big brother. Was highly forbidden ...

A-C Itzi (4 years ago)
Not much to see, boring .... ?

Pierre Dolchee (4 years ago)
In private, unfortunately only viewed from a distance

Rupprecht Noack (6 years ago)
This castle ruin is in strong decay. Although it is geographically very interesting, entering is prohibited. It is also located within fenced pastures. And one of the two ways is a private way. Pity!

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