Fellenberg Castle

Fellenberg Castle is a small castle and museum in Merzig.

Originally built as a bark mill, the building was transformed into a castle-like structure after 1858 by the Swiss manufacturer Wilhelm Tell von Fellenberg. The building is divided into two parts; while the larger part consists of a multi-story, yellow-plastered and rather simply designed wing, the smaller part was built of red sandstone and, with its bay window, a turret and a gargoyle, probably fulfilled the builder's ideas of a castle. After the death of the childless first owner couple, the castle fell to the von Boch family. From 1912 to 1919, it was rented to the district and served as the residence of the respective district administrator. In 1934, the building became the property of the Merzig district and then temporarily served as a retirement home and also as a hospital and maternity ward. Since 1980, it has been used as a museum with a focus on regional history. A complete renovation took place between 1997 and 2000.

Every two years, the Fellenberg Castle Museum awards the Monika von Boch Prize for Photography, endowed with 2000 Euros and an exhibition in the castle.