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Herdringen Castle (German: Schloss Herdringen) is a castle in the Ortsteil Herdringen of the town of Arnsberg, Germany.It is the seat of the Fürstenberg-Herdringen family and the present building (built from 1844 to 1853 to designs by Ernst Friedrich Zwirner) is one of the most notable secular Gothic revival buildings in Westphalia.
Arnsberg was the seat of the Counts of Arnsberg from around 1070 and received city rights in 1238. In 1368 the last of the Counts of Arnsberg, Count Gottfried IV, handed over the city and county to Kurköln as he had no heir. They built a castle there whose remains can still be visited and are occasionally used for public celebrations.
Arnsberg Castle is a former palace in Arnsberg, North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. It is a located on a 256 m (840 ft) high hill.
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Arnsberg, city, North Rhine–Westphalia Land (state), western Germany. It lies along a loop of the Ruhr River, east of Iserlohn. Situated between wooded mountains and known as the Pearl of the Sauerland (southern land of Westphalia), Arnsberg is a popular spa and summer resort. The city originated in the 11th century around a castle of the ...
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Castles around Arnsberg. A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 19 beautiful castles to choose from around Arnsberg. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Arnsberg Castle. pic by Dominic C.. by 2.0. A medieval castle located in the city of Arnsberg, Germany, which dates back to the 12th century. What to see or do: Visitors can take a tour of the castle and explore its various rooms, including the great hall, armory, and dungeon.
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20 beautiful castles to choose from in Arnsberg District. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
