Lüntenbeck Castle is much more than just a listed building from the Middle Ages: as one of the oldest buildings in Wuppertal, it is one of the twelve manors in the so-called Amt Solingen, the former administrative and judicial district in the Duchy of Berg.
Since its first mention in 1217, the idea of community has characterized this place, which belonged to the Gerresheim convent for centuries from 870. From 1427, the latter leased the estate for around 360 years to various members of the nobility, who had to pay contributions to the women's community. During this time, the building also served as the administrative headquarters and head farm for a group of farms.
What once began as a place of communal responsibility and cooperation now has a modern equivalent: Lüntenbeck Castle is now home to a colorful farm community that runs studios, workshops, surgeries, small stores and a restaurant here. The community spirit has remained. The residents, led by the owners, the Dinnebier family, together form a creative neighborhood that breathes new life into the historic ensemble.
A tour brings the connection between past and present to life at 14 stations: from the gate tower, explorers make their way past the workplaces and shops, the half-timbered house and the main building with restaurant. They can admire the idyllic mill tower and linger at the romantic trick fountains. History buffs can learn more about the former owners, conversions and local features on the castle walk. Who built the stables at the beginning of the 20th century? And what does a pub in the Lindlar open-air museum have to do with Lüntenbeck? These questions will be answered on the tour, which promises a sweet surprise in the castle restaurant at the end.
If you are on site at certain times of the year, you can even take part in markets and cultural events such as the Autumn Party or the traditional Christmas market. On request, the castle team even offers guests themed tours that provide further insights into the history of Lüntenbeck. These include topics such as "The hunt around 1770", "The bourgeois castle around 1830" or "Decline and restoration around 1970".
By the way: Visiting just this one castle would be far too much of a shame. NRW is the state with the most palaces and castles in Germany. To make it easier for you to choose, we have found a perfect counterpart for Lüntenbeck Castle: Burg Castle. Find out more about the duo here.
