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Burg Bodenheim, Weilerswist

Burg Bodenheim

Bodenheim Castle

Weilerswist

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where
Weilerswist

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Open within 20 km

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Burg Bodenheim stands in Weilerswist (Kreis Euskirchen), in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. No visits are on record for this building.

Burg Bodenheim stands in Weilerswist, in the Kreis Euskirchen, in North Rhine-Westphalia. It is the only surviving noble residence of the former lordship of Kerpen-Lommersum, and the oldest building of its kind in the area. Its original layout, a moated mound later developed into a two-part fortified site, is still traceable in the arrangement of the buildings today. The west wing, with its stair tower housing a stone spiral staircase, dates back to the early 15th century.

What to know

  • The Burg is listed as a Baudenkmal in North Rhine-Westphalia.
  • The site has belonged to a private family since 1930 and is not set up as a large-scale tourist attraction.
  • Opening hours, prices and access conditions are not given in our sources, so checking locally before visiting is advisable.
  • The building still shows its two-part medieval layout of outer bailey and main bailey.

Where this château is

Weilerswist · Kreis Euskirchen · Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Address

Kessenicher Str. 1, 53919 Weilerswist-Bodenheim

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Heritage status
Baudenkmal in Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Frequently asked

Can Burg Bodenheim be visited?
Our sources do not specify visiting conditions or opening hours, so it is best to inquire with the owners or the municipality of Weilerswist.
How old is Burg Bodenheim?
The earliest traces of a noble estate date to around 950, but the current buildings, especially the west wing, date from the early 15th century.
Who owns Burg Bodenheim today?
It has belonged to the Kieselstein family since 1930, who had previously been tenants there.
Where is Burg Bodenheim located?
It is located in Weilerswist, in the Kreis Euskirchen, in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

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