Can Schloss Körtlinghausen be visited freely?

No, visits are only possible for groups with a prior appointment.

Who built Schloss Körtlinghausen?

Baron Franz Otto von und zu Weichs had the castle built from 1714 according to designs by architect Justus von Wehmer.

Did a building exist on the site before the current castle?

Yes, a moated castle stood there earlier, first documented in 1398, before being replaced by today's baroque complex.

What is Schloss Körtlinghausen used for today?

It mainly serves as a venue for weddings, seminars and film shoots, with tourist visits being a secondary use.

Schloss Körtlinghausen

Körtlinghausen Castle

Rüthen

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Schloss Körtlinghausen stands in Rüthen (Kreis Soest), in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Recorded dating: 18th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Schloss Körtlinghausen stands in the Glenne valley between Rüthen and Warstein, in North Rhine-Westphalia. Built from 1714 onward to designs by the Hildesheim architect Justus von Wehmer for Baron Franz Otto von und zu Weichs, this baroque complex replaced an older moated castle first recorded in 1398. The courtyard, the cavalier buildings and the fountain now form a site used mainly as an event venue, with tours of the building available for groups by appointment only.

What to know

The castle can only be visited by groups and by prior appointment.
The site is mainly rented out today as a venue for events, weddings and seminars, which limits free public access.
The northern outbuildings house the estate's administration and farming operations and are not open to visitors.
No public opening hours or admission fees are published, so contacting the castle directly is necessary to arrange a visit.

Where this château is

Rüthen · Kreis Soest · Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Address

Schloss Körtlinghausen, 59602 Rüthen

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Château phone number

+49 2902 97950

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown
Period of construction: 18th century

Frequently asked

Can Schloss Körtlinghausen be visited freely?: No, visits are only possible for groups with a prior appointment.
Who built Schloss Körtlinghausen?: Baron Franz Otto von und zu Weichs had the castle built from 1714 according to designs by architect Justus von Wehmer.
Did a building exist on the site before the current castle?: Yes, a moated castle stood there earlier, first documented in 1398, before being replaced by today's baroque complex.
What is Schloss Körtlinghausen used for today?: It mainly serves as a venue for weddings, seminars and film shoots, with tourist visits being a secondary use.