Blessem Castle in Erftstadt

image author: Ludwig Horriar, Vettweiß

Blessem Castle is situated at the outskirts of Blessem. The entrance is accessible over a bridge, which runs over a drained moat. The gate house is integrated in the partly plastered brick building of the outer bailey. The annex and the 2nd floor have square latticed windows in the outer walls, but the 3rd floor is built in half-timbered style.

image author: Ludwig Horriar, Vettweiß

Since 1363 there is information available about the castle of Blessem and its owners. Medieval sources describe it as 'yard'. After a series of owners, Johann Wilhelm from Cologne purchased the 'Burghof' in 1808. Today it is still owned by his descendants. As it is privately owned sightseeing is possible only from the outside.