Sparrenburg

The castle was probably built in the first half of the 13th century on a mountain spur, the present-day Sparrenberg. It was first documented in 1256. Its builder, one of the counts of Ravensberg, made the castle the center of power for his county. In addition, it became the residence for the territorial lord and his entourage. At the same time, it served to militarily secure the pass in the Teutoburg Forest and to protect and guard the city of Bielefeld, founded in 1214. For the people of Bielefeld, it was a reminder not to forget the power of the territorial lord and not to become rebellious.

With its casemates, which have a passage system of 285 meters in length, the four round towers built in the 16th century, and the 37-meter-high tower, the "Burg Sparrenberg" is the landmark of Bielefeld and one of the most popular destinations in the region.

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