How old is Schloss Broich?

The first fortifications date from the late 9th century, making it one of the oldest surviving Carolingian-era defensive structures north of the Alps.

Was Schloss Broich ever destroyed?

Yes, it withstood or fell to several sieges in the Middle Ages, notably in 1443 and 1598, which damaged parts of its towers and walls.

Who built Schloss Broich?

The original fortified camp is attributed to Duke Henry of East Francia around 883-884, before the lords of Broich rebuilt and expanded the site from the 11th century onward.

Where is Schloss Broich located?

It stands in Mülheim an der Ruhr, in North Rhine-Westphalia, on the bank of the Ruhr near the city centre.

Schloss Broich

Broich Castle

Mülheim an der Ruhr

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Schloss Broich stands in Mülheim an der Ruhr (Mülheim an der Ruhr), in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 9th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Schloss Broich stands on the bank of the Ruhr in Mülheim an der Ruhr, built over the remains of a fortified camp erected at the end of the 9th century to hold back Viking raids. The lords of Broich rebuilt the site from the 11th century onward and expanded it into a proper stronghold during the 12th and 13th centuries, adding a massive keep and a strengthened ring wall. Besieged repeatedly during the Middle Ages, most notably in 1443, the castle bears the marks of these destructions and rebuildings, down to the 17th century timber-framed upper section known as the Hochschloss.

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What to know

The site is listed as a Baudenkmal in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Its origins go back to the 9th century, with successive building phases up to the 17th century.
No verified information is available on opening hours, admission fees or accessibility.
The castle stands close to the city centre of Mülheim an der Ruhr, on the bank of the Ruhr.

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Opening hours

March to October: täglich 8-20 Uhr
November to February: täglich 8-18 Uhr

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Where this château is

Mülheim an der Ruhr · Mülheim an der Ruhr · Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Address

Am Schloß Broich 28, 45479 Mülheim an der Ruhr

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+49 208 9609616

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Nordrhein-Westfalen
Period of construction: 9th century

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How old is Schloss Broich?: The first fortifications date from the late 9th century, making it one of the oldest surviving Carolingian-era defensive structures north of the Alps.
Was Schloss Broich ever destroyed?: Yes, it withstood or fell to several sieges in the Middle Ages, notably in 1443 and 1598, which damaged parts of its towers and walls.
Who built Schloss Broich?: The original fortified camp is attributed to Duke Henry of East Francia around 883-884, before the lords of Broich rebuilt and expanded the site from the 11th century onward.
Where is Schloss Broich located?: It stands in Mülheim an der Ruhr, in North Rhine-Westphalia, on the bank of the Ruhr near the city centre.