Can you visit Burg Vinkemühlen today?

No, no remains of the fortress survive, as the site disappeared during the 19th century.

Who owned Burg Vinkemühlen?

It was the seat of the lords of Vincke from 1340 onward, later passing to the diocese of Osnabrück and several noble families.

Where was Burg Vinkemühlen located?

It stood in the Gerden district, south of the town of Melle, in the Landkreis Osnabrück in Lower Saxony.

When was Burg Vinkemühlen abandoned?

The site was likely abandoned around 1840, having already lost its status as an independent noble seat by the 15th century.

Burg Vinkemühlen

Vinkemühlen Castle

Melle

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Melle

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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Burg Vinkemühlen stands in Melle (Landkreis Osnabrück), in Lower Saxony, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

Burg Vinkemühlen was a small fortified residence, now vanished, located in the Gerden district south of the town of Melle. It served as the seat of the lords of Vincke, first recorded in 1340, before passing through various noble and episcopal hands. No remains of the structure survive today, the site having been given up during the 19th century.

What to know

No remains of Burg Vinkemühlen are visible today, as the site has completely disappeared.
This is not a tourist destination but a vanished historical site.
The location lies in the Gerden district, south of Melle, in the Landkreis Osnabrück.
There is no information on opening hours, fees, or access, since no structure remains to visit.

Where this château is

Melle · Landkreis Osnabrück · Niedersachsen

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Address

Melle, Landkreis Osnabrück

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown

Frequently asked

Can you visit Burg Vinkemühlen today?: No, no remains of the fortress survive, as the site disappeared during the 19th century.
Who owned Burg Vinkemühlen?: It was the seat of the lords of Vincke from 1340 onward, later passing to the diocese of Osnabrück and several noble families.
Where was Burg Vinkemühlen located?: It stood in the Gerden district, south of the town of Melle, in the Landkreis Osnabrück in Lower Saxony.
When was Burg Vinkemühlen abandoned?: The site was likely abandoned around 1840, having already lost its status as an independent noble seat by the 15th century.