Burg Satzvey

Name: Burg Satzvey
Address: An der Burg 3, Mechernich -, Mechernich, DE
Telephone: +49 2256 95830

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Burg Satzvey is a 12th-century moated castle in Satzvey, Mechernich, on the northeastern edge of the Eifel.

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Burg Satzvey — Castle towers and gate beside the water and gardens

Burg Satzvey — Castle entrance and moat from the garden path

Burg Satzvey — The castle complex mirrored in the moat

Burg Satzvey — Castle gate and towers seen from the entrance path

Burg Satzvey — Castle walls and towers reflected in the water

Burg Satzvey — The castle's inner courtyard with its surrounding buildings

Burg Satzvey — Castle towers and fortified walls in bright daylight

Burg Satzvey — The castle across the moat, framed by trees

Burg Satzvey — Castle beside the moat with flags and visitors

Burg Satzvey — The stone gatehouse beneath trees in the courtyard

Burg Satzvey — Castle towers and gate reflected in the moat

What's on here

Halloween 2026 Saturday · All day10 EUR

Ein Abend unter 1000 Sternen Friday, 17:0010 EUR

Martinsmarkt 2026 Saturday, 14:005 EUR

Dunkelbunter Szenemarkt Sunday, 12:002 EUR

Seminar: Familien-Feuer-Workshop 2026 Sunday, 14:0010 EUR

Burgweihnacht 2026 28 Nov – 29 Nov8 EUR

Burgweihnacht 2026 5 Dec – 6 Dec8 EUR

Weihnachtslesung Sunday, 14:0010 CHF Show more

Why go

Castle fabric surviving for 600 years alongside late 19th-century additions.
The Beissel von Gymnich family still lives here; the castle remains their ancestral seat.
Historical knight tournaments, children’s knight events, seasonal fairs, music, theatre and stage shows take place on the grounds.

Opening hours

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Saturday09:00 – 17:00

Sunday09:00 – 17:00

Don't miss

Twin-towered gatehouseAdded in the 15th century as defenses around the outer ward were strengthened.Castle grounds
North wall and north towerBoth are among the castle’s oldest surviving parts.Castle grounds
Stable-style and farm buildingsBuilt during the late 19th-century expansion.Castle grounds

Know before you go What's inside Tips for your visit With kids

Know before you go

The castle interior is open only on a guided tour.
The grounds are open Saturday–Sunday, 09:00–17:00. Courtyards and restaurants welcome visitors year-round outside event times.
Restaurants and shops are on the grounds. The venue also hosts weddings, private parties, conferences and meetings throughout the year.
Overnight stays are available in nostalgic-style rooms. Rooms can be booked through the castle’s website.
For enquiries, call +49 2256 95830.

What's inside

Castle house; accessible on a paid guided tour.

Tips for your visit

For an ordinary courtyard and restaurant visit, choose a time outside events.
During events, use the signposted large car parks at the village entrances.

With kids

Children’s knight events are held on the castle grounds as organised events.

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History

The castle remains the home and ancestral seat of the Grafen Beissel von Gymnich family.

12th c.A lightly fortified manor stood on two islands, surrounded by moats. The von Vey family held it while administering church estates for Dietkirchen convent.
1368Otto von Vey was documented as bailiff.
Around 1400Heinrich von Krauthausen built the castle house as an administrative seat.
15th c.A gatehouse with twin towers, a zwinger and stronger outer defenses were added.
1561Heinrich Spies von Büllesheim acquired the bailiff’s office and the castle.

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1577–1581Troops of the Duke of Jülich occupied the castle.
Late 19th c.The castle was expanded into a residence. The works drained the moats, enlarged the castle house, added towers, and built stable-style and farm buildings.
1944Adeline Reichsgräfin Wolff Metternich zur Gracht’s marriage to Franz Josef Graf Beissel von Gymnich brought the castle into the Beissel von Gymnich family.
After the warThe owners repaired the castle’s most important parts over the following years.
Since 1981Historical events, including jousting tournaments, have brought the castle recognition beyond the region.

Tours and audio guides

Guided tour: Paid guided visit inside the castle house

How to get there

ParkingAddress: An der Burg 3, Mechernich. Parking is beside the castle’s manor farm.

Sources: Burg Satzvey - Wikipedia · Burg Satzvey · Historie - Burg Satzvey · Burg Satzvey: booking (its own site) · Seminar: Familien-Feuer-Workshop 2026 - Burg Sa… · Bilder & Videos - Burg Satzvey · checked 11 Oct 2026

Where

An der Burg 3, Mechernich -

Website: burgsatzvey.de/
Phone: +49 2256 95830

Plan from here: A day out →

Questions and answers

Are there restaurants and shops at Burg Satzvey?

Restaurants and shops are located on the castle grounds.

Can I stay overnight at Burg Satzvey?

Overnight stays are available in nostalgic-style rooms.

How do I book a room at Burg Satzvey?

Rooms can be booked through the castle’s own website.

Does Burg Satzvey host weddings and business events?

The venue hosts weddings, private parties, conferences and meetings throughout the year.

How can I contact Burg Satzvey?

Call +49 2256 95830.

Is admission to Burg Satzvey free?

The grounds are free to visit. Courtyards are open year-round outside event times.

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