Burg Stolberg

To make a day of it

Burg Stolberg stands in Stolberg (Städteregion Aachen), in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Admission is free. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Standing on a steep limestone outcrop, Burg Stolberg overlooks the old town of Stolberg, which took its name from the castle and grew up around it. Built in the 12th century by the lords of Stalburg, it was destroyed and rebuilt several times before falling into ruin, until the local industrialist Moritz Kraus had it restored from 1888 onward in historicist style and donated it to the town in 1909. Visitors can still make out the medieval remains, the tower, the great hall and the former courtroom, alongside the later additions spread across the site's terraced levels.

What to know

• The castle stands in Stolberg, in the Städteregion Aachen district, in North Rhine-Westphalia.
• It is listed as a Baudenkmal in North Rhine-Westphalia.
• The site today hosts cultural events and serves as the base for several local associations.
• A local history and crafts museum occupies the Torburg, with a restaurant located in the cellar.
• Access involves several terraced levels built into the rock, meaning some walking and stairs are required.

Practical information

Visit duration

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Wheelchair access

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Dogs

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Parking

Parking/disabled parking spaces in direct vicinity of the CASTLE are very limited, but there are some parking options in the pedestrian zone on Steinweg or in the old town.

From Faches-Thumesnil-Platz you can conveniently reach the Oberer Burghof, the foyer, the gastronomy, the Rittersaal and the gallery by lift. Unfortunately, the signposted tours in the outdoor and indoor areas are not fully accessible.

Where this château is

Stolberg · Städteregion Aachen · Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Address

Faches-Thumesnil-Platz, 52222 Stolberg (Rheinland)

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Château phone number

+49 2402 13444

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Heritage status

Baudenkmal in Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Frequently asked

Burg Stolberg: how much is admission?

Admission is free. Child: free. Free for: free entry for everyone.

Is Burg Stolberg still a ruin?

No, after long decay it was rebuilt from 1888 onward and is now a restored complex owned by the town.

Can visitors go inside Burg Stolberg?

Part of the site, the Torburg, houses a local history and crafts museum open to visitors.

Where does the name of Stolberg come from?

The town's name derives from the castle's original name, Stalburg, roughly meaning a solid or steadfast fortress.

Who built Burg Stolberg?

It was built in the 12th century by the lords of Stalburg, later passed through several noble families, and was eventually restored by the industrialist Moritz Kraus.

Sources

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

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• Wikidata Q1014138
• Official website

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