The fortified complex was built in the early 14th century by the Diocese of Paderborn and initially served to protect the bishop’s territory.
Later, the castle served as the official residence of the Prince-Bishop of Paderborn and the administrative center of the Lichtenau district. Of the once-larger complex, the striking, four-story residential tower is the main structure that remains today. Its interior houses, among other things, a castle cellar with a barrel vault and a knights’ hall.
The castle stands right next to the Protestant church in the town center and serves as a reminder of the time when Lichtenau emerged as a fortified town under the castle’s protection. The building itself is not open to the public.
General information
Bus stop available
Payment methods
- no entrance possible
