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Wewelsburg, Büren

Wewelsburg

Büren

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Wewelsburg stands in Büren (Kreis Paderborn), in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 17th century. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on September 30, 2026.

Wewelsburg stands on a spur above the Alme valley, in the Kreis of Paderborn. Its triangular plan, carried by three towers linked by thick walls, makes it one of the few structures of this shape in Germany. The present building, erected between 1603 and 1609 for the prince-bishop of Paderborn Dietrich von Fürstenberg, incorporates the remains of two earlier structures on the same site. The castle now houses a historical museum devoted to the prince-bishopric of Paderborn and a memorial museum on the period when the SS occupied the site from 1934 to 1945.

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What to know

  • The castle is listed as a Baudenkmal in North Rhine-Westphalia.
  • A visit combines a regional history museum with a memorial exhibition on the site's use by the SS.
  • The building sits on a triangular spur above the Alme valley, meaning some uphill walking is involved.
  • Opening hours, admission fees and accessibility details are not covered here and should be checked before visiting.

Practical information

Visit duration
Not verified
Wheelchair access
Not verified
Dogs
Not verified
Parking
yes, disabled parking spaces available

Lift available; access via ramps; wheelchair-accessible toilets; restaurant and shop wheelchair-accessible; historical museum exhibition accessible except crypt and cellar; memorial exhibition accessible except crypt; accessible access from the public transport stop if following the parking/Burg signage; disabled parking spaces close to the entrance

On site

  • Toilets
  • Food and drink
  • Gift shop
  • Child-friendly
  • Accommodation

Where this château is

Büren · Kreis Paderborn · Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Address

Büren, Kreis Paderborn

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Heritage status
Baudenkmal in Nordrhein-Westfalen
Period of construction
17th century

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Frequently asked

Where is Wewelsburg located?
It is located in Büren, in the Kreis of Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia.
When was the current Wewelsburg built?
The present building was constructed between 1603 and 1609, on the site of earlier fortifications.
Why is Wewelsburg well known?
Besides its unusual triangular layout, it is known for having been used by the SS between 1934 and 1945, a period documented in the memorial museum on site.
What can visitors see at Wewelsburg?
Visitors can see the historical museum of the Paderborn prince-bishopric and the memorial museum on the National Socialist period.

Information verified on September 30, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website

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Sources

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

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Kreis Paderborn

From the same period — 17e siècle