Fortress Brüggen

Fortress Brüggen
Burgwall 4
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Brüggen
Drone shot of Fortress Brüggen
Woman gives a tour in authentic clothing while standing in front of the Fortress Brüggen
The water mill with Fortress Brüggen in the background

Places of interest

Museum

The first documented mention of the Fortress Brüggen and its mill dates back to Christmas Eve in the year 1289. In the mid-14th century, the castle was expanded into a fortress with four towers, and the buildings between the towers were extended to their current height in the 17th century. From 1494, Fortress Brüggen remained the northernmost border fortress of the Duchy of Jülich until 1794. It was privatised by the French government in 1801 and is still privately owned today.

Fortress Brüggen

Since 2000, Fortress Brüggen has housed the tourist information centre, the visitor centre of the Maas-Schwalm-Nette Nature Park, the Museum Mensch und Jagd and a cultural centre for music events and art exhibitions.

Museum Mensch und Jagd

The Museum Mensch und Jagd in Fortress Brüggen is more than just a museum about hunting. The museum shows how important hunting has been for mankind and how it still plays a role in our society.
They want everyone, young and old, to learn something about hunting. Therefore, they tell the story of hunting in an exciting and understandable way. They show how hunting started, when people still had to take care of their own food, to today's hunting, which is very different. They also show how far away we are today from gathering food ourselves, now that we buy almost all our food in shops. Entrance fee is €3.00 for adults and €2.00 for children.

Opening hours

January & February
Day Time slot Comment
Sunday: 10:00 - 14:00
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 - 14:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 14:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 14:00
Friday: 10:00 - 14:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 14:00
March to December
Sunday: 10:00-16:00
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00-16:00
Wednesday: 10:00-16:00
Thursday: 10:00-16:00
Friday: 10:00-16:00
Saturday: 10:00-16:00

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