Heimerzheim Castle

Heimerzheim, Germany

Heimerzheim castle was mentioned for the first time at the end of the 13th century, when it was built by the lords of Heimerzheim as a well-fortified moated castle. In the Baroque era the castle was converted into a residence. Today the moated castle is rented out by the family of the Baron von Boeselager as a conference and event location.

The site consists of a main castle and lower castle, with both parts of the castle based on a separate island, linked to each other by a bridge. The prestigious rooms of the main castle are hired out for celebrations as well as for sophisticated business events.

Next to the large ballroom in the lower castle are seven exclusive apartments providing overnight accommodation for visitors. The castle pavilion is a conference venue equipped with conference technology.

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Kölner Straße 1-5, Heimerzheim, Germany
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Details

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

More Information

www.burg-heimerzheim.de
www.bonn-region.de

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4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Sarah Bongers (16 months ago)
Schön romantisch und es gibt um die Weihnachten rum immer einen tollen Weihnachtsmarkt im Hof der Burg
Bernd Bastian Waltring (17 months ago)
War grün und ok
Arno Plath (18 months ago)
Schöne Möglichkeit in ruhe spazieren zu gehen
Wilfried Nettekoven (2 years ago)
Egal ob die Burg Heimerzheim oder die Parkanlage, alles sehr schön gepflegt und einen Besuch wert.
Martin Kuhn (2 years ago)
Sehr schöner Wald zum spazieren und erholen. TOP.
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