Blens Castle in Heimbach

image author: Ludwig Horriar, Vettweiß

The Blens castle is situated in the village of Blens at the banks of the river Ruhr. The castle was built in the 12th century by the rulers of Blens. After a reconstruction in 1791 the construction design of the castle did not change anymore. Its manor estate is two storied and it is surrounded by a four winged farm yard. The pavement of the yard is still in its original condition and well maintained. Blens castle is privately owned and still inhabited today.