Schwanenburg
Kleve
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Schwanenburg stands in Kleve (Kreis Kleve), in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
The Schwanenburg overlooks the town of Kleve from a spur of the Lower Rhine hills, making it one of the few hilltop castles in that region. The site was held from the Middle Ages by the counts and later dukes of Cleves, before being reshaped in the 17th century in Dutch Baroque style under stadtholder John Maurice of Nassau-Siegen. Its most recognisable feature is the Schwanenturm, a tower tied to the legend of the Swan Knight, which now houses a geological collection belonging to the local heritage museum. Since the castle today serves as the seat of the Kleve district court, much of the interior is not open to casual visitors.
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What to know
- The main building houses the Kleve district court, so most interior areas are not accessible to visitors.
- The Schwanenturm tower contains a geological collection from the local heritage museum, spread over several floors.
- The castle stands on elevated ground above Kleve, offering views over the surrounding area.
- Remains of a Romanesque great hall have been uncovered in the courtyard and can still be seen.
- No opening hours or admission prices are confirmed here, so checking locally beforehand is advisable.
Practical information
Opening hours
| Monday (today) | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 11:00-17:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00-17:00 |
Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.
- Visit duration
- Not verified
- Wheelchair access
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- Dogs
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- Parking
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Where this château is
Kleve · Kreis Kleve · Nordrhein-Westfalen
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Address
Schloßberg 1, 47533 Kleve
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- Heritage status
- Baudenkmal in Nordrhein-Westfalen
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In pictures
Frequently asked
- Can visitors go inside the Schwanenburg?
- Most of the building serves as a courthouse, so only the Schwanenturm with its geological collection can be visited.
- Why is it called the Schwanenburg?
- The name comes from a weather vane shaped like a swan, referring to the Swan Knight legend claimed as ancestor by the dukes of Cleves.
- Is the Schwanenburg still a medieval castle?
- Despite its name, the present structure largely reflects a 17th-century Baroque remodelling built over the earlier medieval castle.
- Where is the Schwanenburg located?
- It stands in Kleve, in the Kreis Kleve, North Rhine-Westphalia, close to the Dutch border.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.
