Who owns Burg Bentheim today?

It still belongs to the princely house of Bentheim-Steinfurt, whose main residence is Steinfurt Castle.

How old is Burg Bentheim?

It was first documented in the 11th century, built on the remains of an earlier Germanic refuge fortification.

Can visitors tour Burg Bentheim?

Part of the castle houses a family museum that is open to the public.

Where is Burg Bentheim located?

It stands in Bad Bentheim, in the Landkreis Grafschaft Bentheim, Lower Saxony, about eight kilometres from the Dutch border.

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Bentheim Castle

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Burg Bentheim stands in Bad Bentheim (Landkreis Grafschaft Bentheim), in Lower Saxony, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 11th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Burg Bentheim rises on a sandstone outcrop above the town of Bad Bentheim, at the edge of the Teutoburg Forest. First recorded in the 11th century, it remains the property of the princely house of Bentheim-Steinfurt and ranks among the largest fortified complexes in northwestern Germany. Its long history is marked by repeated sieges and rebuilding, from medieval conflicts through the Napoleonic wars.

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What to know

The castle stands in Bad Bentheim, in the Landkreis Grafschaft Bentheim, Lower Saxony, close to the Dutch border.
It is listed as a Baudenkmal in Lower Saxony.
The site sits on a raised sandstone outcrop, meaning visitors face an uphill approach from the town.
Part of the buildings now serves as a family museum open to visitors.
No opening hours, prices, or accessibility details are given here, so these should be checked before visiting.

Where this château is

Bad Bentheim · Landkreis Grafschaft Bentheim · Niedersachsen

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Bad Bentheim, Landkreis Grafschaft Bentheim

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Niedersachsen
Period of construction: 11th century

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Who owns Burg Bentheim today?: It still belongs to the princely house of Bentheim-Steinfurt, whose main residence is Steinfurt Castle.
How old is Burg Bentheim?: It was first documented in the 11th century, built on the remains of an earlier Germanic refuge fortification.
Can visitors tour Burg Bentheim?: Part of the castle houses a family museum that is open to the public.
Where is Burg Bentheim located?: It stands in Bad Bentheim, in the Landkreis Grafschaft Bentheim, Lower Saxony, about eight kilometres from the Dutch border.