Schloss Arff is a picturesque baroque castle on the northern edge of Cologne, set amid a romantic landscaped park that feels far removed from the bustle of the city. Built between 1750 and 1755, most likely by the French architect Michael Leveilly, it replaced an earlier medieval structure destroyed during the Cologne War. The castle’s elegant façade, historic courtyard, and surrounding centuries-old trees create an atmosphere of timeless charm. Once a noble residence, Schloss Arff has been carefully preserved and today serves as an exclusive venue for weddings, cultural events, and film productions. Its spacious interiors and event barn combine historic character with modern amenities, making it a sought-after location for both private and professional gatherings. Visitors are drawn not only to its architectural beauty but also to the sense of seclusion and tranquility it offers just outside the city. As the only baroque palace within Cologne, Schloss Arff stands as a rare example of 18th-century aristocratic architecture, embodying both heritage and contemporary elegance.
Cologne GermanySchloss Arff is located at Schloß-Arff-Straße 1, 50769 Cologne, in the northern area of the city near the municipality of Worringen. Surrounded by a green oasis with century-old trees, it is easily accessible by car from the A57 motorway (Cologne-Worringen exit) and by train to Cologne-Worringen station, just 3–4 kilometers away. The castle sits between Cologne and Düsseldorf, making it convenient for events and visitors arriving from either city. Nearby, you’ll find other notable countryside estates, local parks, and the villages of Roggendorf/Thenhoven and Hackenbroich. The immediate surroundings are peaceful and rural, with walking paths and green spaces perfect for relaxation or outdoor gatherings, while the city center of Cologne is approximately 18 kilometers to the south, offering a contrast of historic sites, museums, and shopping districts for those wishing to explore further.
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Roman-Germanic Museum
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Wallraf-Richartz Museum & Fondation Corboud
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Schnütgen Museum
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Museum für Angewandte Kunst
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Museum für Ostasiatische Kunst
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Domschatzkammer
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EL-DE Haus
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Cologne City Museum
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Fragrance Museum
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German Sports and Olympic Museum
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Odysseum
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Cologne Carnival Museum
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Cologne Chocolate Museum
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Puppenmuseum
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Radio Museum Köln e.v.
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Kolumba
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Medizinhistorisches Museum Köln
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Jüdisches Museum im Archäologischen Quartier Köln
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Rhenish Industrial Railway Museum
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Rail museum Thielenbruch
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Biermuseum
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Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum
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Käthe Kollwitz Museum
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National Socialism Documentation Center of the City of Cologne
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SK Stiftung Kultur
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Sammlung Zander
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Dom Treasury
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Das Museum des Schmerzes und der Liebe
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Römisch-Germanisches Museum im Belgischen Haus
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Schauspiel Köln
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Theater im Bauturm
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Senftöpfchen-Theater
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Horizont Theater
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Hänneschen-Theater
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Gloria-Theater
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Scala Theater Köln
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Theater Tiefrot
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Urania Theater
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Theater in der Filmdos
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Gallery Ehren Art
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30works Galerie
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Galerie Mensing Cologne
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Galerie Zander Susanne
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Galerie Timeless Art
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Philipp Von Rosen Galerie
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Van der Grinten Galerie
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Galerie Biesenbach
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Cologne Cathedral
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Kranhäuser im Rheinauhafen
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Flora und Botanischer Garten Köln
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Fort X
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Volksgarten Köln
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Rheinpark
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Forstbotanischer Garten und Friedenswald
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Malakoffturm
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Römerbrunnen
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Exhibition Tower
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Cologne Zoo
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Hahnentor
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Edith Stein Denkmal
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Petrusbrunnen
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Hiroshima-Nagasaki-Park
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Equestrian monument to King Frederick William III of Prussia
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Friedenspark Cologne
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Willi-Ostermann-Brunnen
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Time Ride
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Equestrian Statue of Kaiser Wilhelm II
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Heinzelmännchenbrunnen
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Old Market Cologne
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Römerturm
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Romans' Northern Gate
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Rheinboulevard
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Ulrepforte
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Cologne View
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Great St. Martin Church
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Pegel Köln
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Bastei Köln
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Kaskaden
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Basilica of St. Gereon
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Hohenzollern Bridge
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Stadtwald
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Trödel- und Antikmarkt an der Rheinpromenade
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Flohmarkt an der Galopprennbahn
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Flohmarkt & Antikmarkt Kölner Altstadt
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Flohmarkt RheinEnergieStadion
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Flohmarkt an der Südbrücke
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St. Maria im Kapitol
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Roonstraße Synagogue
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Basilica of St. Kunibert
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Schmitz Column
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Jan von Werth Monument
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Forstbotanischer Garten Köln
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Beethovenpark
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