Ringenberg Castle

Hamminkeln, Germany

Schloss Ringenberg is a moated castle located in the city of Hamminkeln, North Rhine-Westphalia. It stands in the southeast of the Ringenberg district, which gave the castle its name.

The castle traces its origins to a 13th-century fortress, built in the strategically important border region between the County of Cleves, the Archbishopric of Cologne, and the Prince-Bishopric of Münster. After being destroyed by Dutch troops, the estate came into the possession of Baron Alexander von Spaen in the 17th century, who rebuilt it.

Designated a historic monument in 1984, the site was listed as an archaeological monument three years later. Today, the castle is owned by the city of Hamminkeln, which operates its civil registry office there. The building also houses an artist studio center run by the Derik Baegert Society and a restaurant.

Address

Schloßstraße 8, Hamminkeln, Germany

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Details

Founded: 17th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Thirty Years War & Rise of Prussia (Germany)

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Larysa Cohen (2 years ago)
Very average castle

Iting Lin (3 years ago)
Closed when I came, also the alpacas were not seen

Michael Hindemith (3 years ago)
Tolle Location

Shiro Kurita (4 years ago)
Went for a wedding. The location looks great but the wedding room was tiny. Edit: increased stars for the comment

Bernhard Rülfing (4 years ago)
Tollr Location

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