Is Schloss Moers open to visitors?

The building houses the Grafschafter Museum and the municipal theatre, so these are the parts open to the public.

How old is Schloss Moers?

The first structure, a tuff-stone tower, dates to around 1200, though most of what stands today comes from later building phases.

Are there any original remains left?

The foundations and ground floor of the 13th-century Romanesque tower are still visible in the castle courtyard.

Was Schloss Moers ever a fortress?

Yes, it was reinforced with bastions from 1601 before its defensive works were demolished in the 18th century on the order of Frederick II of Prussia.

Schloss Moers

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Moerser Schloss stands in Moers (Kreis Wesel), in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Schloss Moers stands at the heart of Moers, between the Kastellplatz and the town park, and is the oldest known building in the city. Originally built around a Romanesque tower dating from the early 13th century, it grew over the centuries into a fortified stronghold before losing its military role in the 18th century. The building now houses the Grafschafter Museum and the municipal theatre. Remains of the original tower can still be seen buried in the courtyard.

What to know

The site today houses the Grafschafter Museum and the municipal theatre, which shapes what areas are open to visitors.
It is located in the centre of Moers, right next to the Kastellplatz and the town park.
Remains of the 13th-century Romanesque tower can be seen in the courtyard, several metres below current ground level.
The building is listed as a Baudenkmal in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday (today)	Closed
Tuesday	10:00-18:00
Wednesday	10:00-18:00
Thursday	10:00-18:00
Friday	10:00-18:00
Saturday	11:00-18:00
Sunday	11:00-18:00

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Where this château is

Moers · Kreis Wesel · Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Address

Kastell 9, 47441 Moers

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Château phone number

+49 2841 881510

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Is Schloss Moers open to visitors?: The building houses the Grafschafter Museum and the municipal theatre, so these are the parts open to the public.
How old is Schloss Moers?: The first structure, a tuff-stone tower, dates to around 1200, though most of what stands today comes from later building phases.
Are there any original remains left?: The foundations and ground floor of the 13th-century Romanesque tower are still visible in the castle courtyard.
Was Schloss Moers ever a fortress?: Yes, it was reinforced with bastions from 1601 before its defensive works were demolished in the 18th century on the order of Frederick II of Prussia.