Schloss Eulenbroich

Schloss Eulenbroich in Rösrath, near Cologne, hosts seminars, conferences, weddings and cultural events. Meeting rooms range from 30 to 230 m², spread between the castle and a modern building called the Bildungswerkstatt. Weddings run from about 40 guests up to about 130, depending on the room. The castle is run by Schloss Eulenbroich gGmbH, a non-profit company.

Seminars and company events Organisers can choose between two settings. In the castle, the Bergischer Saal is the formal room for information evenings, panel discussions, conferences and company events. A large seminar room with a balcony and a view of the wooded grounds suits workshops. It seats up to 20 people in a U shape and up to 50 in rows, with chairs and rectangular tables. A foyer serves coffee breaks and catering stations.

The Bildungswerkstatt offers three meeting rooms, called the dance, theatre and music workshops, each with a panoramic view of the castle. The castle states that its bright rooms run from 30 to 230 m². Free Wi-Fi is available. Flip charts, pinboards, moderation cases, projectors and screens can be booked, and they are included for groups of 10 or more. Rooms are rented per person rather than per hall, so the bill follows the size of the group. In summer, the beer garden gives a place for breaks, and the grounds are open for walks.

Clients who book here support the castle's charitable work. The revenue from rentals goes to repairs, maintenance, and the cultural and educational programme.

Weddings and receptions The Bel Etage in the castle is a full floor that a wedding party can use alone. It takes about 80 to 100 guests for a seated reception and dinner, and up to about 120 for a standing reception. The Bergischer Saal is the main room for the ceremony, dinner and dancing. Further salons serve for a reception, a buffet, a lounge or a children's area, and a separate reception area suits a sparkling-wine welcome. Toilets are on the same floor.

The Bildungswerkstatt takes up to about 130 guests in a modern building from 2011, with large windows facing the castle. It has its own catering and a beer garden. Civil ceremonies are offered by the town of Rösrath in the castle rooms. Free ceremonies can be held in the castle courtyard or on the castle meadow, and the park is used for photographs.

Rooms and capacities The large seminar room holds 20 in a U shape and 50 in rows. The Bel Etage holds 80 to 100 seated and 120 standing. The Bildungswerkstatt holds about 130. Capacities for the Bergischer Saal in a seminar layout are not given.

Catering The castle works with several external caterers, and a catering page lists the options. Menus can be regional, international or vegetarian and vegan. The Bildungswerkstatt has its own gastronomy.

Accommodation The pages do not mention bedrooms on site, so plan lodging in the Cologne area.

History and setting The castle is a listed monument in North Rhine-Westphalia. It is also a cultural venue, with concerts, comedy, exhibitions and four craft markets a year.

Getting there The castle lies in Rösrath and is easy to reach from the Cologne and Bonn area. The office is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and viewings are possible during the week and at weekends.