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Event
Arrival :by train to Wissen station and then walk to the castle about 1 kmby car, parking at Heubrücke B62 and then walk about 500 meters
The event in the series "Adventures in the Homeland" costs 5.00€ for adults and 2.00€ for children up to 12 years old and is to be paid in cash on-site to the tour guide.
The payment processing is handled by the Altenkirchen Adult Education Center.
As soon as the minimum number of participants has been reached, you will receive specific confirmation of the conclusion.
The meeting point is in the lower courtyard of Schönstein Castle at 3:55 PM.
Tour guide: Dr. Jens Friedhoff
Registration deadline is Thursday, 19.04.2026
Guided tour of the outdoor area of Schönstein Castle with courtyard.
Note: No entry to private rooms.
If you are unable to attend the appointment, we kindly ask you to inform us in advance.
The number of participants is limited. Please register!
As part of our event series "Adventures in Homeland", you will visit Schönstein Castle in Wissen an der Sieg on this exclusive date, which is privately owned by the House of Hatzfeldt-Wildenburg.
Participation by prior registration.
On a rock at the mouth of the Elbbach River into the Sieg stands the historically significant Schönstein Castle. Dive into the development of the castle from its first documented mention in 1255 to the present day.
Dr. Jens Friedhoff, historian and expert on the family of Hatzfeldt, will explain the history in the castle park, the lower and upper castle courtyards, the chapel, and the inner courtyard.
Contact and directions
Schlosshof57537 Wissen, Stadtteil Schönstein
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