Top 12 Castles around Malmedy

The castle of Bütgenbach has a chequered history. Originally owned by the Counts of Limburg, it was destroyed several times over the centuries and always partially rebuilt. As early as the 13th century, the first destructions occurred, and later the complex suffered considerable damage, including from French troops in 1689. Subsequently, only individual parts were used for residential purposes, while large areas fell into disrepair or were demolished. With the extinction of the Monschau-Bütgenbach dynasty, the castle passed into the possession of other noble families before it was finally abandoned. Today, only a few remains of the former castle complex are preserved. Source: An information board located nearby.

The Bütgenbach farmstead is a protected monument consisting of four wings of quarry stone. It is located in the center of the village and is the oldest building in the area of the municipality of Bütgenbach. The estate can be traced back to the 15th century. The main parts of the farm buildings date from the 17th and 18th centuries. At that time, the Bütgenbach farmstead was a feudal estate of the County of Vianden. Later owners were the von Reiffenberg and von Baring families, who are commemorated by well-preserved coat-of-arms stones from 1623 (north wing) and 1754 (gate of the main facade on the east side). (De Oostkantons)

This 18th-century house, fronted by a small garden, is in the Louis XIV style. The foundations of the remains of a keep were uncovered in 1880 during the renovation of the farm and the current tower. In 1880, this beautiful house was extended at the rear with an extension and a tower.

Completely enclosed old farm, rare for this region. Built in natural stone with several gates. First reports date from the 15th century. It was destroyed and rebuilt. Its current form mainly dates from the 18th-19th century. Above the main gate, the seal of the then owner can still be seen

Since 1841 it has been owned by the “von Frühbuss” family from Sorau in Lower Lusatia.

The old castle of Sart This beautiful residence dates back to the second half of the 18th century. At that time, we saw at Petit Sart, in the property opposite the farm and today called "Li Tchestè", the remains of a dungeon whose foundations were brought to light in 1880 during the reconstruction of the farm and the current tower. This magnificent residence was extended in 1880 towards the rear with an annex and a tower. Preceded by a garden, the main facade, made of bricks and limestone and chained at the corners, is in the Louis XIV style. It includes a ground floor topped by an upper floor. There are seven bays, the middle one being wider than the others, limited by chains without a harp and surmounted by a small pediment with a bull's eye. The windows are framed by simple cut stone jambs with a curved lintel. The central bay stands out in this ensemble. The door in the center opens between two transom pilasters topped with two spandrels and a molded key supporting a fairly large cornice. This castle formerly belonged to Raes Blanche, Lord of the Petit Sart castle. It is for this reason that the Detroz farm is still called “Cinse Blanche”. The tower was rebuilt with stones from the old tower.

The hotel in general The Maraite family warmly welcomes you to the Bütgenbacher Hof. Enjoy unforgettable days in our hotel and let us and our staff take you away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and pamper you. The exclusive ambience, the attention to detail, let you find peace, enjoyment and inspiration. Your pampering hotel in Bütgenbach! The location of the hotel The hotel is located in the German-speaking part of Belgium below Aachen. Discover the charms of our landscape in every season. Well-signposted hiking and cycling trails, be it around Lake Bütgenbach, in forests and fields or in the "Hohes Venn" nature park

The castle fief, first mentioned in the 15th century, was partially destroyed in 1574/75 and rebuilt in 1621-24. The current four-winged complex dates largely from the 18th and 19th centuries. It is accessed through the two-storey gate building built in 1754, which bears the marital coat of arms of the owners at the time. Source: Information board