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Hugenpoet Castle
Castle | Places to Visit
Address
Hugenpoet Castle
August-Thyssen-Straße 51
45219 Essen
Telephone: +49 205412040
Properties:
Hugenpoet Castle, a 17th-century Wasserschloß, impresses with its historic main building and outbuildings, which are designated as cultural heritage sites. It is home to the renowned Michelin-starred restaurant Laurushaus and remains in the possession of the Fürstenberg family. The sprawling park provides a picturesque backdrop for events. In December, the St. Nicholas Market attracts visitors looking to take advantage of the historic atmosphere for their Christmas shopping.
Directions
From Düsseldorf: Take the A52 toward Essen/Oberhausen to the Breitscheid interchange; take the Rat.-Breitscheid exit; continue 200 m to the traffic light, then merge right toward Velbert (B 227); Drive 1.8 km to the roundabout (ESSO and BP), turn left toward E-Kettwig; after 1.3 km, turn left toward E-Kettwig; after 3.3 km, take the entrance to the hotel (yield to oncoming traffic). From Cologne or Oberhausen: On the A 3 at the Breitscheid interchange, merge toward Essen; keep right; take the Rat.-Breitscheid exit; continue 200 m to the Ampen; merge right toward Velbert (B 227); Drive 1.8 km to the roundabout (ESSO and BP), turn left toward E-Kettwig; after 1.3 km, turn left toward E-Kettwig; after 3.3 km, take the entrance to the hotel (yield to oncoming traffic). From Essen: Take the A52 highway toward Düsseldorf; take the Essen-Kettwig exit, then turn right toward E-Kettwig; drive through Kettwig (toward Düsseldorf) over the Ruhr Bridge. As you leave town, keep right toward Düsseldorf; after 1.2 km, turn right into the hotel entrance.
