Image Copyright: Verein der Freunde und Förderer des Kulturensembles Schloss Hardenberg in Velbert-Neviges

The Hardenberg Palace is an old moated castle, which was built by the masters of Hardenberg in the middle of the 13th-century. This stately building encompassed a two-winged palace with a main tower, surrounded by a frontal wall, four round peels and a gate tower with a drawbridge.
Moats and pond facilities, which were fed from the Hardenberger stream offered additional also security from uninvited guests.

Image Copyright: Verein der Freunde und Förderer des Kulturensembles Schloss Hardenberg in Velbert-Neviges

Still in the 15th-century a new three-level castle building was being constructed.
Inside the palace were a hall, eight chambers, a school room, a chapel, servant's chambers, an armoury and two grain lofts.
In addition below ground connections, so-called casemates were set up in the 17th-century. These connected the four towers to respond faster in case of an attack.

Image Copyright: Verein der Freunde und Förderer des Kulturensembles Schloss Hardenberg in Velbert-Neviges

Numerous fires and the constant change of castle owners formedthe present shape of the complex.
Visitors are able to get an insight into medieval life in a palace. In addition events as for example cabaret and productions by the children's and youth theatre takes place at the outer bailey. Information about this is available on the page of the Kultur- und Veranstaltungsbetriebs Velbert.
Very popular are romantic wedding celebrations in the old castle.

The page www.schloss-hardenberg.de offers detailed insight into the palace's history.