
Anholt Castle: a Hidden Treasure in Germany, Anholt, Germany (B)
In Germany, just about three kilometres across the Dutch border you can find a moated castle in Münsterland: Anholt Castle and Park. It truly is a hidden treasure at the border. Nowadays the castle is partly a hotel and partly a museum. Inside you can find fantastic art works in one of the biggest and oldest museums in Germany. But it’s not only the castle that is worth a visit; its gorgeous garden is too. You can take a walk through the baroque park beckons, stretching far beyond the entire pond landscape. You can even get lost in a maze.
For years Anholt Castle (also called Wasserburg Anholt) has been on my list of castles I once wanted to visit. With this post I hope to inspire you to visit the castle too.
For many centuries (first mentioned in the 12th century) Anholt Castle was privately owned by the princely family of Salm-Salm. During the Second World War, the castle received significant damage and was destroyed for about 70%. As part of the reconstruction of the castle, a museum was added. Nowadays the castle is partly a hotel and partly a museum. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
For years Anholt Castle (also called Wasserburg Anholt) has been on my list of castles I once wanted to visit. With this post I hope to inspire you to visit the castle too.
For many centuries (first mentioned in the 12th century) Anholt Castle was privately owned by the princely family of Salm-Salm. During the Second World War, the castle received significant damage and was destroyed for about 70%. As part of the reconstruction of the castle, a museum was added. Nowadays the castle is partly a hotel and partly a museum. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Anholt Castle: a Hidden Treasure in Germany
Guide Location: Germany » Anholt
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Tamara And Daphne From Girlswanderlust
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Guide Location: Germany » Anholt
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Tamara And Daphne From Girlswanderlust
Read it on Author's Website: https://girlswanderlust.com/anholt-castle-germany/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Anholt Castle and Park
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