CastleSchermbeck

Schermbeck Castle

Schermbeck Castle

To be privately owned

The historic moated castle Burg Schermbeck is situated in the municipality of Schermbeck in the district of Wesel. Originally built as a Kleve regional castle, it has shaped the landscape for centuries.

History+

Around the year 1300, Burg Schermbeck was constructed as a strategically important regional castle for the County of Kleve. Its first documented mention occurred in 1319. The complex experienced destructions, damages, and reconstructions, which shaped its current appearance.

Location+

Burg Schermbeck is located in the municipality of Schermbeck in the district of Wesel, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It stands at an elevation of approximately 38 meters above sea level.

On site+

Today, Burg Schermbeck is privately owned and inhabited.

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