Experience a fascinating journey through time at Sparrenburg! The 45-minute tour of the casemates will give you exciting insights into over 750 years of castle history. Discover the 300-meter-long, underground corridor system of the fortress, which with thick stone walls, dark dungeons and narrow light shafts impressively shows how soldiers once defended the castle and city against enemy attacks.

Many well-known idioms come from the everyday life of castles of the past – on this tour, you'll learn what it really meant to “smell a rat” or to be “haunted by bad luck.” After exploring the casemates, you can climb the tower of the Sparrenburg and enjoy a magnificent view over Bielefeld. The historic excavation sites and the castle ambiance inspire visitors of all ages and make the tour a special experience for the whole family.