Burg Bachem
Bachem Castle
Frechen
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- Frechen
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Burg Bachem stands in Frechen (Rhein-Erft-Kreis), in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
Burg Bachem stands in the Bachem district of Frechen as a former moated castle, its foundations resting on wooden piles in a manner recalling Venice. Its origins go back to at least the 13th century, with the base of a residential tower dated to around 1250, built from the remains of a Roman water conduit. Destroyed in 1583, it was rebuilt after the Thirty Years' War, when the south wing and the three-arched bridge were restored, followed by the north wing in 1705. The site is now divided into an outer and a main bailey, surrounded by a partly refilled moat, and remains privately owned by the von Fürstenberg family, who use it as a residence.
What to know
- Burg Bachem is inhabited by its private owners and cannot be visited inside.
- The building can be admired from the outside, in particular its moat system and three-arched bridge.
- There are no opening hours or admission fees, since the castle is a private residence.
- The site is listed as a Baudenkmal in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Practical information
- Visit duration
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- Wheelchair access
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- Dogs
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- Parking
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Where this château is
Frechen · Rhein-Erft-Kreis · Nordrhein-Westfalen
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Address
Schloßstraße 8, 50226 Frechen
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- Heritage status
- Baudenkmal in Nordrhein-Westfalen
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Frequently asked
- Can you visit the inside of Burg Bachem?
- No, the castle is inhabited by its private owners and its interior is not open to visitors.
- How old is Burg Bachem?
- Its foundations date back to at least the 13th century, with a residential tower dated around 1250.
- Where is Burg Bachem located?
- It is located in Frechen, in the Rhein-Erft-Kreis district, in North Rhine-Westphalia.
- Who owns Burg Bachem today?
- It belongs to the von Fürstenberg family, who use it as a private residence.
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Sources
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