Bensberg Old Castle
Altes Schloss Bensberg
Parking available
This strange building looks like a medieval fortress crashed into a 1960s Brutalist office block.

📜 Medieval fortress converted into a Brutalist town hall by architect Gottfried Böhm.
Dominates the German town of Bensberg, blending 12th-century origins with 1960s additions.

Why Go

🏰 Unique blend of medieval fortress and 1960s Brutalist architecture
🚶 Explore the public castle courtyard
🎶 Potential to attend concerts and events
🔍 See the controversial design by Pritzker Prize winner Gottfried Böhm

Why Avoid

🏢 Still a place of work, not a typical tourist attraction
🚧 Controversial design may not appeal to all visitors

🅿️ Parking

Small car park available to the rear of the Old Castle.

Tips

🚆 Reachable by SB40 train from Cologne Main Station.

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