Schloss Berge (Berge Castle) in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Visitor information for Schloss Berge (Berge Castle) tourist attraction in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.

This late baroque/early classical period building provides the focal point in an oasis of green. It was first mentioned in 1264, on the occasion of its being built by Gerlach von Strünkede. After changing hands several times, it was modernised in around 1700 to create a comfortable manor house.

Schloss Berge took on its present form when it was greatly extended between 1785 and 1788 by the architect Engelbert Kleinhansz. The town of Buer bought the building in 1924.

The lake, castle and park have become a popular recreation area in an otherwise industrial setting. After being thoroughly modernised in 1977 and 1978 to meet increasing demands on comfort and new operational requirements, the castle is today used as a venue for meetings and as a restaurant. Viewed from the outside, though, it retains the uniform appearance of a late 18th-century building. Its baroque, farm and landscape gardens are a great place to go for a walk or simply spend some time.

The traditional Schloss Berge summer festival takes place at the end of July every year.