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Schnellenberg Castle (de: Burg Schnellenberg) is a hilltop fortress in the Olpe district between Biggesee and Attendorn. It is a prominent high-altitude castle overlooking the Biggetal valley near the town of Attendorn in the district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The castle is said to be the largest hilltop castle in the Sauerland area and has been in the ownership of the family of the Baron of Fürstenberg-Herdringen since 1594.[1] This castle is a notable Westphalian architectural monument and a popular destination in southern Sauerland, currently housing a hotel and restaurant with views across the landscape between the Ebbe and Rothaar mountain ranges.[2][3]
The Baroque Castle, was first mentioned in 1222[4] and owned by the von Fürstenberg family since 1594.[1] Undergoing extensive renovations from 1594 onward, the castle includes a 16th-century Renaissance Chapel, an underground cellar, a restaurant in the Gobelin Hall, and a Knights Hall, in addition to providing conference facilities.[1] The castle retains its medieval features, such as watchtowers, stone archways, and a treasure chamber with historical artifacts, reflecting its long history.[1]