A genuine moated castle rising from the Ruhr Valley parkland, Schlosshotel Hugenpoet blends centuries of noble history with a refined hotel experience — and room for up to 120 wedding guests amid its salons, chapel, and romantic grounds.
Set within a wooded valley park on the edge of Essen-Kettwig, Schlosshotel Hugenpoet is one of the Ruhr region's best-kept secrets — a genuine moated Renaissance castle that has been welcoming guests since 1954 without ever losing its air of aristocratic seclusion. The castle's multiple salons, each with a distinct character from the warmth of the Kaminzimmer to the grandeur of the Festsaal, allow celebrations to unfold across distinct spaces rather than being confined to a single room.
Wedding ceremonies take place in the castle chapel, in the open park with its sweeping lawns, or within the historic halls themselves, so the day can move through the house and grounds. With 36 rooms and suites ranging from compact doubles to the two-level Villa Türmchen apartment, the castle can become a private world for the wedding party, celebrations flowing naturally from ceremony to dinner to a lakeside evening as the carriage clock strikes midnight.
Enquire about Schlosshotel Hugenpoet →What's includedEvent planning support; experienced service provider recommendations; deposit structure (€1,000 initial, 50% at 4 weeks prior, 30% at 2 weeks prior)
Civil (registry office) ceremonies are not performed on-site. The venue specialises in free (symbolic) ceremonies held in the chapel, castle park, or the salons.
Music and celebrations must conclude by 2:00 AM. A night surcharge of €300 per started hour applies after midnight.
No — all food and beverage is provided exclusively by the hotel's in-house team. External cakes are welcome but subject to a plate fee of €3.50 per person.
The castle can host up to 120 guests for a wedding celebration. Wedding packages require a minimum of 30 guests.
Yes — fireworks displays are permitted in the castle grounds until 10:00 PM.
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