Hachen Castle

Hachen, Germany

Hachen Castle, built around 1000, initially owned by Count Ezzo, later passed to Otto von Northeim in 1060. In 1080, Otto's son gifted it to the Archbishop of Cologne, who granted it as a fief to the Counts of Dassel. In 1232, the Counts of Dassel sold it to the Counts of Arnsberg. After changing hands multiple times, it became property of the municipality of Hachen in 1839. The castle's significance waned from the 15th century onwards. Limited research on its architectural history includes findings from 1923 and 1978–1980, revealing a main castle area, bailey, shield wall, and various structures.

Address

Burgstraße 18, Hachen, Germany

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Details

Founded: c. 1000 AD
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Ottonian Dynasty (Germany)

Rating

4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Patricia Henke (6 months ago)
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Ilka Westen (9 months ago)
Not much to see except a big gate, a war memorial and panorama ??‍♀️

Anne Adam (2 years ago)
I liked it there. A beautiful path leads to the ruins and the view is wonderful. But as the name ruin says, there is no more there, you shouldn't expect that. But I love places like this and if you feel the same way, this is the right place

gnasher scotland (5 years ago)
Nothing

Mimoza Stoilova (6 years ago)
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