Auel Palace

Lohmar-Wahlscheid, Germany

Schloss Auel is a charming Baroque site, which lies in the middle of large grounds with beautiful water lily ponds. Aristocratic families have owned Schloss Auel for centuries. The former moated castle (with Baroque chapel) was first mentioned in documents in 1391, but was still under the ownership of a family from Auel at that time. In 1763 the main building was constructed on the older foundations. Today only the three-winged manor is still standing, the outbuildings were torn down and the moats filled in.

For more than 200 years the palace has been owned by the Barons von la Valette. Nowadays the palace with its hotel and restaurant is somewhere to spend time and a golf course has been built in its grounds. Weddings and christenings take place in the palace chapel.

References:

Bonn Region

Address

Haus Auel 1, Lohmar-Wahlscheid, Germany

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Details

Founded: 1763
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Germany
Historical period: Emerging States (Germany)

More Information

www.bonn-region.de

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Molly Hofer (2 years ago)
We went for dinner at the bistro. The wait staff is exceptionally attentive and friendly, the food was delicious and fairly priced, and for us it was a huge plus that the staff and other guests there made our dogs feel very welcome :)

Sara Fany (4 years ago)
Great food and even better waiter's. Especially Sören. We love you...Thanks for making our anniversary more than special.

Bastian Schall (7 years ago)
Great place, the rooms in the castle are decorated to really fit the old times.

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