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Haus Greiffenhorst, Krefeld

Haus Greiffenhorst

Krefeld

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Haus Greiffenhorst stands in Krefeld (Krefeld), in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Haus Greiffenhorst is a small neoclassical hunting lodge from the 19th century, standing at the heart of the Greiffenhorstpark in the Linn district of Krefeld. It was built for the wealthy silk manufacturer Cornelius de Greiff, and its cross-shaped plan centres on an octagonal tower reminiscent of late 18th century belvedere towers. Having served various purposes over time, including as a café in the 1920s, it now hosts exhibitions, readings and concerts.

What to know

  • The building stands in the Greiffenhorstpark, about 1.2 km from Burg Linn.
  • It is listed as a Baudenkmal in North Rhine-Westphalia.
  • The interior can only be visited during exhibitions, readings, concerts or events held there.
  • No visiting hours or admission fees are specified, so a walk through the surrounding park is the main way to experience it.

Where this château is

Krefeld · Krefeld · Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Address

Greiffenhorst 1, 47809 Krefeld

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Château phone number

+49 2151 861962

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Heritage status
Baudenkmal in Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the inside of Haus Greiffenhorst?
The interior is mainly open during exhibitions, readings or concerts, rather than on a regular basis.
Who commissioned Haus Greiffenhorst?
It was built between 1838 and 1843 for the silk manufacturer Cornelius de Greiff.
Where is Haus Greiffenhorst located?
It stands in Krefeld's Linn district, within the Greiffenhorstpark.
Is there another landmark nearby?
Yes, Burg Linn lies about 1.2 km away from the building.

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