Bergneustadt

On 13 May 1301 the Drost Rutger of Altena along with many followers began with the construction of the city castle Nyestat. A vibrant medieval life with numerous sovereign privileges followed. The historical old town with its narrow and winding cobblestone alleyways are reminiscent of the medieval past of the second oldest city in the Oberbergisch country.

Special places to visit in the historical Altstadt (Old Town)are the many half-timbered houses, the Losemundbrunnen (fountain), theHeimatmuseum (homeland museum), the Altstadtkirche (Old Town church) as the symbol of the city and the 1000 year-old Evangelic church in Wiedenest with its original wall paintings from the 15th. century.

Take a stroll around Bergneustadt and discover relics from the past. Especially popular are the Quality hiking trails “Bergischer Weg” and “Bergischer Panoramasteig”.