Schloss Rahe is a historic water castle in Aachen, in the Laurensberg district, that hosts weddings, company parties, seminars and private celebrations for groups from under 40 to more than 150 guests. It lies about 2 km northwest of the city center and is close to Cologne, Düsseldorf, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Seminars and company events
Companies use the castle for summer parties, Christmas parties, company anniversaries, conferences, seminars and congresses. The booking form lists a meeting and conference service among its catering options. The right room depends on the format: the Atrium and the Maastrichter Saal suit larger groups, while the Gartenzimmer and the Medaillonzimmer fit working groups and smaller sessions.
Weddings and receptions
Couples can marry in the white hall of Aachen's city hall and continue the day at the castle. The Boardinghouse Rathsmühle next door has 12 apartments, including a suite, and is presented for guests and the wedding night. The castle also hosts anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, communions and confirmations.
Rooms and capacities
The website names six spaces. The Atrium is the center of the castle and has a classic fountain. The Maastrichter Saal is a large hall. The Gartenzimmer lies on the south terrace and overlooks the park. The Medaillonzimmer is a small room. The Gewölbekeller is a rustic vaulted cellar, and the Schlosspark is the grounds outside. The site does not publish capacities per room. Its booking form groups guest numbers as up to 40, 40 to 60, 60 to 100, 100 to 150 and more than 150, which gives a sense of the range the castle takes.
Accommodation
The neighboring Boardinghouse Rathsmühle has 12 apartments, which is enough for a wedding party or a small seminar group. Larger groups will need a hotel in town, and the site refers requests for hotel booking to its event team.
Catering
The castle works with the catering partner Event Probat, which offers Mediterranean, classic or exotic cuisine and decoration. Formats listed are classic buffet, menu, barbecue, a combination of menu and barbecue, finger food, walking dinner and meeting service. The team can also refer a DJ, a live band, fireworks and a chauffeur service.
History and setting
The site presents the castle as a place of celebration with tradition, a water castle where notable people once held large festivities. It gives no dates, so confirm the history with the venue.
Getting there
The address is Schloss-Rahe-Str. 15, 52072 Aachen. Event requests go to the events team, which is available on weekdays.
