Holzheim Castle

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Holzheim Castle is a lowland castle west of Heistern in the municipality of Langerwehe in the county of Düren in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It stands between Heistern and the Bovenberg Forest near Eschweiler-Nothberg and is used today as a farm and riding estate. ()

Local name: Burg Holzheim Built: 1333 (691 years ago)Coordinates: 50°47'54"N, 6°19'43"E

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North Rhine-WestphaliaGermany

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Holzheim Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Blausteinsee, Merode family, Lucherberger See, Töpfereimuseum.

4.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Blausteinsee
115 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque landscape of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Blausteinsee is a tranquil retreat that offers a respite from the hustle and bustle of urban life. This artificial lake, known for its crystal-clear waters and scenic surroundings, is a popular...
2.6 miE
Forts and castles
Merode family
66 min walk • Nestled in the verdant landscapes of Germany, the Merode family's ancestral home is a testament to the country's rich medieval heritage. The Merode Castle, with its imposing stone walls and robust towers, has stood the test of time, encapsulating centuries of history...
3.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lucherberger See
95 min walk • Lucherberger See is a lake in Inden, Kreis Düren, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. At an elevation of, its surface area is 56 ha.
1.7 miNE
Museum
Töpfereimuseum, Langerwehe
43 min walk • The pottery museum is located in Langerwehe in the district of Düren, North Rhine-Westphalia.
2.1 miSW
Church
Ursulakapelle
53 min walk • The Ursulakapelle is a catholic house of prayer in the German village of Gressenich, part of Stolberg, within the Diocese of Aachen.
5.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Schlangenberg Nature Reserve
134 min walk • The nature reserve of Schlangenberg which means snake-mountain is located in the west of Germany close to the Dutch and Belgian border.
5.1 miW
50°46'29"N • 6°13'1"E
Zinkhütter Hof, Stolberg
132 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
3.1 miW
Forts and castles
Burg Röthgen, Eschweiler
79 min walk • Röthgen Castle, also called Merötgen Castle, gave its name to the Röthgen district of the same name in Eschweiler, North Rhine-Westphalia. Located in Burgstraße, it is a typical Lower Rhine moated castle, with the majority of its building fabric...
4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Goltsteinkuppe, Inden
101 min walk • The Goltsteinkuppe is a recultivated spoil heap created by the mining of lignite, located near the district of Lucherberg in the municipality of Inden in the district of Düren. It is the highest elevation in the municipality.
4.7 miSW
Historical place, Forts and castles
Burg Stolberg, Stolberg
120 min walk • Stolberg Castle rises on a steep limestone cliff in the middle of Stolberg's old town in Stolberg in the Aachen city region of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is the landmark, cradle and namesake of the city.
4.7 miSW
Church
Finkenbergkirche, Stolberg
120 min walk • The Finkenbergkirche is a Reformed church in Stolberg. The church, completed in 1725, was built in several sections. Its name derives from the Finkenberg, a spur of the Hammerberg, on which the church building was erected.