Homburg Castle

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Schloss Homburg stands in Nümbrecht (Oberbergischer Kreis), in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 13th century. Adult admission costs 6 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Schloss Homburg overlooks Nümbrecht from a site inhabited since the Middle Ages, where excavations uncovered the remains of an earlier stone keep. First recorded in 1276, the stronghold was reshaped into a residence from 1635 onward by Count Ernst von Sayn-Wittgenstein-Homburg, giving it much of its current form. After long periods of neglect, the building now houses the museum of the Oberbergischer Kreis. Around the castle stand older outbuildings, including a mill, a sawmill and a bakehouse, alongside a nature trail through the surrounding woodland.

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What to know

• The site today houses the museum of the Oberbergischer Kreis, set within the castle buildings.
• A nature trail of about 2.8 km starts at the castle and includes nine information stations, taking roughly 1.5 to 2 hours to walk.
• Nearby stand a mill, a sawmill and a bakehouse, along with the former tithe barn now used by the Oberberg Biological Station.
• The castle is listed as a Baudenkmal in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Practical information

Visit duration

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Wheelchair access

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Dogs

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Parking

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Where this château is

Nümbrecht · Oberbergischer Kreis · Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Address

Schloß Homburg 1/2, 51588 Nümbrecht

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Château phone number

+49 2261 884110

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Heritage status

Baudenkmal in Nordrhein-Westfalen

Period of construction

13th century

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Frequently asked

Homburg Castle: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €6.

Can Schloss Homburg be visited?

The building houses the museum of the Oberbergischer Kreis, which is open to visitors.

How old is Schloss Homburg?

The stronghold is first documented in 1276, though excavations revealed an earlier keep likely dating from the 11th century.

Is there a walking trail around the castle?

A nature trail of about 2.8 km, with nine information stations, begins at the castle and runs through the surrounding woods and meadows.

What else is there to see near the castle?

A mill, a sawmill, a bakehouse and a former tithe barn now used by the Oberberg Biological Station.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

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• Wikidata Q895834
• Official website

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