Schnellenberg Castle

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]

  1. ^ a b c d Maaß, Michael, ed. (2007). Zu Gast im Schloss: historic hotels of Germany ; ein Reise(ver)führer zu Hotels in historischen Häusern in Deutschland ; [Kult(ur)laub, Wellness, Weekend, Heiraten & Feiern, Tagungen]. Weimar: Weimarer Taschenbuch Verlag. pp. 103–104. ISBN 978-3-939964-10-0.
  2. ^ "LWL-GeodatenKultur". www.lwl.org. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  3. ^ Nierhoff, Joachim (2013). Kreis Olpe: die schönsten Seiten. Moment-Aufnahmen. Erfurt: Sutton. ISBN 978-3-95400-242-9.
  4. ^ Gandras, Achim (2013). Der Kallenboel: ein sauerländisches Abenteuer im Dreißigjährigen Krieg ; [Roman] (Orig.-Ausg ed.). Erfurt: Sutton. p. 332. ISBN 978-3-95400-138-5.