--- title: "Burgruine Limberg" url: "https://en.teutoburgerwald.de/region/excursion/poi/burgruine-limberg" description: "The Limberg castle ruins (13th century) are located in Börninghausen in the TerraVita nature park. The tower, the keep, some surrounding walls and the remains of the gatehouse have been preserved. The keep is 12 meters high. Its walls are three meters thick. The tower has been restored and can also be viewed from the inside.The Limberg Castle Ruins Preservation Association published the book \"Limberg Castle - the center of a region\" on the occasion of the association's 25th anniversary in 2007. The chronicle provides an excellent and comprehensive overview of the castle's origins up to the present-day final restoration. The work is enriched by many historical maps and illustrations.The book is available for €14.80 from the Bad Holzhausen tourist office and the town council." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2797536/7d7115811b9f371f5adcf989b5813eb499fbb4eaa6754e906c58c705e3983681/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Teutoburg Forest > Discover the region > Excursion > POI" --- Share Burgruine Limberg ================= - Castle/palace - Historic building Burg Limberg: Ein mittelalterlicher Turm aus Stein, umgeben von grüner Vegetation und Bäumen. Ein Besucher scannt mit dem Handy einen QR-Code an einem Infobrett vor der Burg Limberg. Zwei Wanderer lesen aufmerksam eine Informationstafel zu Wanderwegen im Wiehengebirge. **The Limberg castle ruins in Preußisch Oldendorf: time travel into the Middle Ages** The Limberg castle ruins, picturesquely situated in the TERRA.vita nature park near Börninghausen, are an important landmark in the Preußisch Oldendorf region. The ruins from the 13th century bring history to life and are an ideal excursion destination for anyone interested in medieval castles, historical architecture and the idyllic landscape of the Wiehengebirge. Whether as a stopover on a hike or as the destination of a day trip - the Limberg castle ruins offer impressive insights into the past. The Limberg castle ruins (13th century) are located in Börninghausen in the TerraVita nature park. The tower, the keep, some surrounding walls and the remains of the gatehouse have been preserved. The keep is 12 meters high. Its walls are three meters thick. The tower has been restored and can also be viewed from the inside. The Limberg Castle Ruins Preservation Association published the book **"Limberg Castle - the center of a region"** on the occasion of the association's 25th anniversary in 2007. The chronicle provides an excellent and comprehensive overview of the castle's origins up to the present-day final restoration. The work is enriched by many historical maps and illustrations. The book is available for €14.80 from the Bad Holzhausen tourist office and the town council. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings The grounds of the castle ruins are freely accessible. A key to access the building can be borrowed from the tourist office in the Haus des Gastes in Bad Holzhausen. Read more Eligibility - for Groups - for Class - for families - for individual guests Other Furnishing/Equipment - cool place Directions & Parking facilities The castle ruins are easily accessible by car and via various hiking trails. Read more License (master data) Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Socialising/games/meetings - Concert - Other - Food & Beverage - Café - Café - Restaurant - Accomodations - Holiday flat - Holiday flat - Motorhome parking site - Place of interest - Nature experience area - Castle/palace - Kneipp pool/water treading - Tours 4.72 km - Regional hiking trail 3.73 km - Regional hiking trail 6.36 km - Themed trail Contact Burgstraße 3 32361 Preußisch Oldendorf