Can the Wölanburg be visited today?

No, no visible structure remains since the last earthworks were leveled in 1957.

Where was the Wölanburg located?

It stood south of Harsewinkel, in the Kreis Gütersloh, in North Rhine-Westphalia.

How old is the Wölanburg?

Its origins date back to the 8th century, though it was first documented in writing only in 1198.

How do we know the Wölanburg existed?

Archaeological excavations carried out in 1954 by Anton Dom confirmed its existence.

Wölanburg

Harsewinkel

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Harsewinkel

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Wölanburg stands in Harsewinkel (Kreis Gütersloh), in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Recorded dating: 8th century. No visits are on record for this building.

The Wölanburg, also known as Erdburg or Wölanberg, was a former earthwork burg near Harsewinkel in North Rhine-Westphalia that no longer survives above ground. Its rectangular enclosure covered roughly one hectare south of the town, stretching as a narrow strip of land bounded by streams and lowlands. Excavations carried out in 1954 confirmed the site's existence, and its last remaining earthworks were leveled in 1957.

What to know

No visible structure remains on site, as the burg was completely leveled in 1957.
The location lies south of Harsewinkel, in the Kreis Gütersloh, in open countryside.
Only archaeological excavations in 1954 confirmed the former existence of this fortification.
No information on opening hours, fees or access is available, as the site is not developed for visitors.

Where this château is

Harsewinkel · Kreis Gütersloh · Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Address

Harsewinkel, Kreis Gütersloh

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown
Period of construction: 8th century

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Frequently asked

Can the Wölanburg be visited today?: No, no visible structure remains since the last earthworks were leveled in 1957.
Where was the Wölanburg located?: It stood south of Harsewinkel, in the Kreis Gütersloh, in North Rhine-Westphalia.
How old is the Wölanburg?: Its origins date back to the 8th century, though it was first documented in writing only in 1198.
How do we know the Wölanburg existed?: Archaeological excavations carried out in 1954 by Anton Dom confirmed its existence.