--- title: "Altes Gericht Fürstenberg" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/altes-gericht-fuerstenberg" description: "The Old Court of Fürstenberg (old patrician court) The old courthouse is located on the approach to the castle of the Counts of Westphalen. From 1737 to 1848, this was the private court of the Lords of Westphalen. The basis of jurisdiction was the court order of Emperor Charles V from 1532, which was still valid in the diocese of Paderborn until the 19th century and punished crimes - from today's perspective - with extreme severity. In the basement of the building, seven windowless prison cells bear witness to the conditions under which the prisoners were once held. They have been preserved in their original state, with bars, chain rings and locking devices.Now that the entire building has been restored, it houses a museum that vividly presents 700 years of legal history in the Paderborn region. The members of the Förderkreis für Kultur, Geschichte und Natur im Sintfeld e.V. (Society for the Promotion of Culture, History and Nature in the Sintfeld) have, at the suggestion of the owner. Count von Westphalen, have awakened the Old Court from its slumber. This was possible thanks to funding from the German Foundation for Monument Protection, the NRW Foundation and the EU Leader+ funding program." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/186715/da1848488353dcb14c20a094aeb892591a89b1c85d1a0618d560f85d8ef639f1/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Altes Gericht Fürstenberg ========================= - Museum/exhibition Innenraum einer historischen Ausstellung mit roten Infotafeln und Ausstellungsstücken in Glasvitrinen. Ausstellungsraum im Alten Gericht Fürstenberg mit historischen Exponaten und informativen Tafeln. Altes Gericht \| Bad Wünnenberg-Fürstenberg The "old" Fürstenberg courthouse of the Count of Westphalen was built in 1736. Today, it represents the former civil and criminal jurisdiction of the Paderborn region from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century. The cell wing is still in its original condition. **The Old Court of Fürstenberg (old patrician court)** The old courthouse is located on the approach to the castle of the Counts of Westphalen. From 1737 to 1848, this was the private court of the Lords of Westphalen. The basis of jurisdiction was the court order of Emperor Charles V from 1532, which was still valid in the diocese of Paderborn until the 19th century and punished crimes - from today's perspective - with extreme severity. In the basement of the building, seven windowless prison cells bear witness to the conditions under which the prisoners were once held. They have been preserved in their original state, with bars, chain rings and locking devices. Now that the entire building has been restored, it houses a museum that vividly presents 700 years of legal history in the Paderborn region. The members of the Förderkreis für Kultur, Geschichte und Natur im Sintfeld e.V. (Society for the Promotion of Culture, History and Nature in the Sintfeld) have, at the suggestion of the owner. Count von Westphalen, have awakened the Old Court from its slumber. This was possible thanks to funding from the German Foundation for Monument Protection, the NRW Foundation and the EU Leader+ funding program. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Visits and guided tours for visitor groups by arrangement. Read more Price info Admission: Adults € 3 - children have free admission Read more General information - Bus stop available Eligibility - Bad Weather Offer - for Groups - for individual guests Directions & Parking facilities The old courthouse is located right next to the Catholic parish church of St. Mary. Read more License (master data) Bad Wünnenberg Touristik GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Health/wellness - Guided tour/tour - Socialising/games/meetings - Food & Beverage - Café - Bistro - Bistro - Accomodations - Holiday flat - Holiday flat - Holiday home - Package - Individual offer - Group Offer/Family Offer - Place of interest - E-bike rental station - Castle/palace - Children's playground - Tours 26.00 km - Regional hiking trail 14.00 km - Regional hiking trail 15.00 km - Regional hiking trail Contact **Historisches Fürstenberg gemeinnützige GmbH** Schlosspark 5 33181 Bad Wünnenberg