Sparrenburg Castle - Great Attractions (Germany)
  • 13 years ago
Take a tour of Sparrenburg Castle in Germany – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats.

In the beautiful German region of Bielefeld, stands a tenacious and fascinating castle.

Amid the captivating wilderness of the Teutoburg Forest and towers lies the Sparrenburg Castle.

The counts of Ravensberg are ascribed to have commenced the building of this structure during the mid-13th century.

The purpose behind building this momentous structure was to guard the Bielefeld city.

But the current structure that lies on the site today, is the result of expansion and re-construction of the castle in the 16th and 19th centuries.

Acknowledged by many as a city landmark, this lovely castle, resting in the laps of nature, will simply enthrall you.