Schloss Hohenlimburg, Hagen

Hohenlimburg Castle is the only hilltop castle in Westphalia largely preserved in its original medieval state. Situated on the castle hill of Hohenlimburg in North Rhine-Westphalia, the ensemble of town and castle is also called the Westphalian Heidelberg because of its picturesque location. In 1975, the town of Hohenlimburg was incorporated into the city of Hagen.

The complex dates back to the 13th century. Until 1807/08, the castle was the political center and administrative seat of the county of Limburg, which existed until then. Significant reconstruction work was carried out around the middle of the 16th century and in the first half of the 18th century, when the castle was a seat of the Counts of Bentheim-Tecklenburg. After 1816/17 until 1830, the castle served as the princes' main residence; it was then moved again to Rheda Castle, which is still the residence of the Prince of Bentheim-Tecklenburg; Hohenlimburg Castle is also owned by him.