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Burg Schnellenberg

Germany · 13th century

Founded
1222
Heritage status
architectural heritage monument in North Rhine-Westphalia
Location
Attendorn
Coordinates
51.12375°, 7.92569°
Links
Wikimedia Commons
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Burg Schnellenberg in Germany
Photo: Carsten Steger · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Description

Schnellenberg Castle (de: Burg Schnellenberg) is a hilltop fortress in the Olpe district between the Biggesee and Attendorn in the district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is a prominent high-altitude castle overlooking the Biggetal valley. The castle is said to be the largest hilltop castle in the Sauerland area and has been in the ownership of the family of the Baron of Fürstenberg-Herdringen since 1594. This castle is a notable Westphalian architectural monument and a popular destination in southern Sauerland, currently housing a hotel and restaurant with views across the landscape between the Ebbe and Rothaar mountain ranges.

The Baroque castle was first mentioned in 1222 and owned by the von Fürstenberg family since 1594. Undergoing extensive renovations from 1594 onward, the castle includes a 16th-century Renaissance Chapel, an underground cellar, a restaurant in the Gobelin Hall, and a Knights Hall, in addition to providing conference facilities. The castle retains its medieval features, such as watchtowers, stone archways, and a treasure chamber with historical artifacts, reflecting its long history.

Text adapted from “Schnellenberg Castle” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

In the rankings

Burg Schnellenberg ranks #6,540 of 9,902 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #681 of the 927 mapped in Germany. Founded 1222, it is older than 74% of the atlas's dated landmarks, one of 1134 atlas entries founded in the 13th century. 3 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Wuppertal, 54 km away. See how Germany compares in the castle statistics.

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