Can you visit Burg Altendorf freely?

The outer areas of the ruin can be visited freely, with no fixed hours.

How old is Burg Altendorf?

It was built in the second half of the 12th century, in the Romanesque style.

Is there a keep to see at the site?

Yes, the keep at Burg Altendorf is the largest surviving Romanesque keep between the Rhine and Weser rivers.

Where is Burg Altendorf located?

It is located in Stadtbezirk VIII (Essen), in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Who owns Burg Altendorf today?

The ruin belongs to the city of Essen.

Burg Altendorf

Altendorf Castle

Stadtbezirk VIII (Essen)

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Adult: Free

Free for free admission for all

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Where: Stadtbezirk VIII (Essen)

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Burg Altendorf stands in Stadtbezirk VIII (Essen) (Essen), in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 12th century. Admission is free. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Burg Altendorf survives as a ruin on a small peninsula south of the Ruhr, in the Essen district that now bears its name. Built in the second half of the 12th century, it holds the largest surviving Romanesque keep between the Rhine and the Weser, standing over twenty metres tall. The site is divided into an outer bailey with the remains of corner towers and an inner ward enclosed by a wall, linked to the keep by a modern steel footbridge. Inside the keep, a modern spiral staircase leads up to a viewing platform.

What to know

The site is a ruin, visited outdoors, with no fixed opening hours for access to the grounds.
Visiting involves walking across open terrain, with no particular comfort facilities mentioned.
A restaurant occupies a 1960s modern building in the outer bailey.
The monument is listed as a Baudenkmal.
The property today belongs to the city of Essen.

Practical information

Opening hours

Saturday	15:00-17:00
Sunday	15:00-17:00

from 12 April to 25 October: samedis, dimanches et jours fériés 15h00-17h00

Prices

Adult: Free

Free for free admission for all

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Stadtbezirk VIII (Essen) · Essen · Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Address

Burgstraße 2, 45289 Essen-Stadtbezirke VIII

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Château phone number

+49 201 8575309

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal
Period of construction: 12th century

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Frequently asked

Burg Altendorf: how much is admission?: Admission is free. Free for: free admission for all.
Can you visit Burg Altendorf freely?: The outer areas of the ruin can be visited freely, with no fixed hours.
How old is Burg Altendorf?: It was built in the second half of the 12th century, in the Romanesque style.
Is there a keep to see at the site?: Yes, the keep at Burg Altendorf is the largest surviving Romanesque keep between the Rhine and Weser rivers.
Where is Burg Altendorf located?: It is located in Stadtbezirk VIII (Essen), in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Who owns Burg Altendorf today?: The ruin belongs to the city of Essen.