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Castles in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

984 châteaux listed · verified entries first, then the most searched-for; alphabetical index at the bottom of the page

Every castle, fortress and palace we have recorded in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, from the most visited to the least known, with what we know of their opening hours and prices.

Coming this weekend? 77 castles open on Saturday or Sunday in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

During the holidays, 96 castles open in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (autumn holidays (Herbstferien)).

During the holidays, 91 castles open in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (Christmas holidays (Weihnachtsferien)).

During the holidays, 97 castles open in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (Easter holidays (Osterferien)).

How much does it cost? 28 entry prices in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, including 7 free castles.

For the press: the most searched-for castles in North Rhine-Westphalia in 2026.

We record 984 castles, manor houses and strongholds in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, spread across 356 towns and villages.

122 of them receive visitors, according to their official website or their business listing. We have checked the opening hours of 112 and the prices of 30 of them, and each entry shows the date of that check.

The most visited, with reviews, is Benrath Palace (Benrath).

This page lists the 400 most visited châteaux out of 984. Department by department, the list is complete.

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany can you visit?
We record 984 châteaux in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, across 356 towns and villages. Not all are open: many are private properties we list for their heritage interest, and the entry says so when we know.
Which is the most visited château in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?
Schloss Benrath, in Benrath, with — visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
Where can I find opening hours?
On each entry. We know the hours of 112 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.

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