Is Schloss Herten a moated castle?

Yes, it is a Wasserschloss, a moated castle located on the western edge of Herten's town centre.

Who built Schloss Herten?

The buildings seen today were constructed in the 16th and 17th centuries by architect Henric de Suer and his son Johann, for the Stecke and later von Nesselrode families.

Why was the castle nearly lost?

After being abandoned as a residence following the First World War, it deteriorated badly and was threatened by mining-related subsidence, until a restoration between 1974 and 1989 saved it.

Is there a park around the castle?

Yes, the castle stands within an English-style landscape garden suitable for walking.

Schloss Herten

Herten Castle

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Schloss Herten stands in Herten (Kreis Recklinghausen), in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 14th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

What to know

The castle is located in Herten, in the Kreis Recklinghausen, North Rhine-Westphalia.
It is listed as a Baudenkmal in North Rhine-Westphalia.
The building sits within a large English-style landscape park suited for walking.
Opening hours, admission fees and accessibility details are not specified here and should be checked before visiting.

Where this château is

Herten · Kreis Recklinghausen · Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Address

Im Schloßpark 15, 45699 Herten

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Château phone number

+49 2366 82112

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Nordrhein-Westfalen
Period of construction: 14th century

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Frequently asked

Is Schloss Herten a moated castle?: Yes, it is a Wasserschloss, a moated castle located on the western edge of Herten's town centre.
Who built Schloss Herten?: The buildings seen today were constructed in the 16th and 17th centuries by architect Henric de Suer and his son Johann, for the Stecke and later von Nesselrode families.
Why was the castle nearly lost?: After being abandoned as a residence following the First World War, it deteriorated badly and was threatened by mining-related subsidence, until a restoration between 1974 and 1989 saved it.
Is there a park around the castle?: Yes, the castle stands within an English-style landscape garden suitable for walking.