--- title: "Sparrenburg Bielefeld" url: "https://en.hoexter-tourismus.de/poi/sparrenburg-bielefeld" description: "The castle was probably built in the first half of the 13th century on a mountain spur, today's Sparrenberg. It was first mentioned in a document in 1256. Its builder, one of the Counts of Ravensberg, made the castle the center of power for his county. It also became the residence of the sovereign and his entourage. At the same time, it served to militarily secure the pass in the Teutoburg Forest and to protect and guard the town of Bielefeld, which was founded in 1214. It was a reminder to the people of Bielefeld not to forget the power of the sovereign and not to become rebellious.With its casemates, whose corridor system is 285 meters long, the four roundels that were added in the 16th century and the 31.5 meter high tower, the \"Burg Sparrenberg\" is the landmark of Bielefeld and one of the most popular excursion destinations in the region." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1348379/cef080c963e4e7c1433bec5c141d939c99d3f54fe169755782b65f98769cac9a/bielefeld-sparrenburg-teutoburger-wald-tourismus-d-ketz-046-jpg.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Höxter > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Sparrenburg Bielefeld ===================== - Fortress/Castle - Historic site - Archaeological site Bielefeld-Sparrenburg-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-046.jpg Bielefeld-Sparrenburg-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-040-2.jpg Bielefeld-Sparrenburg-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-044.jpg Bielefeld-Sparrenburg-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-010.jpg Bielefeld-Sparrenburg-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-015.jpg Bielefeld-Sparrenburg-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-030-2.jpg Bielefeld-Sparrenburg-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-024-CC-BY-SA.jpg Bielefeld-Sparrenburg-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-031-CC-BY-SA.jpg Bielefeld-Sparrenburg-Teutoburger-Wald-Tourismus-D-Ketz-017-2.jpg de\_sparrenburg-1.mp3 00:00 de\_sparrenburg-1.mp3audioguide The 13th century castle is one of the most popular excursion destinations in the region. The castle was probably built in the&nbspfirst half of the 13th century&nbspon a mountain spur, today's Sparrenberg. It was first mentioned in a document in 1256. Its builder, one of the Counts of Ravensberg, made the castle the center of power for his county. It also became the residence of the sovereign and his entourage. At the same time, it served to militarily secure the pass in the Teutoburg Forest and to protect and guard the town of Bielefeld, which was founded in 1214. It was a reminder to the people of Bielefeld not to forget the power of the sovereign and not to become rebellious. With its casemates, whose corridor system is 285 meters long, the four roundels that were added in the 16th century and the 31.5 meter high tower, the **"Burg Sparrenberg"** is the landmark of Bielefeld and one of the most popular excursion destinations in the region. Read more Bielefeld Marketing GmbH Bielefeld Marketing GmbH Rot-schwarzes Logo des Bielefelder Versorgungsunternehmens mit stilisiertem Wahrzeichen. Good to know ------------ Openings Opening hours for the tower. Public guided tours through the casemates (01.04.-31.10.): daily 12 noon & 2.30 pm; Sun and public holidays additionally at 4 pm. Individual guided tours of the casemates by arrangement. Read more Price info Price adult: €9.00 Price reduced: €6.00 Turmaufstieg: €3.00 Turmaufstieg (erm.): €2.50 Kombi-Ticket (Turm + Führung): €11.00 Kombi-Ticket (erm.): €7.50 Kinder (3-13 Jahre) Kombi-Ticket: €6.50 Kinder Führungsticket (3-13 Jahre): €5.00 Kinder Turmaufstieg (3-13 Jahre): €2.00 Book tickets for the public tours and combination tickets directly at: https://www.bielefeld.jetzt/sparrenburg Individual group tours through the casemates: €65.00 (up to 30 people) Information on reduced prices: Children, schoolchildren, students, BI-Pass holders and people with disabilities. Read more Other Furnishing/Equipment - cool place Directions & Parking facilities The best way to get there is by public transport: streetcar line 1, stop "Adenauerplatz". From there it is a 5-minute walk uphill. Read more Social Media Read more License (master data) This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Museum/Exhibition - Museum/Exhibition Contact Am Sparrenberg 40 33602 Bielefeld