The ancient town of Blomberg is surrounded by woods and nestled into a steep barrow between Teutoburger Forest and the river Weser. Due to the destruction of documents and charters during the devastation of the Soestian feud in 1447, the early history of the town and the castle is still surrounded by historical darkness. Nonetheless, notions are that Blomberg was founded by the nobleman Bernhard III. of Lippe between 1231 and 1255. 

 

The reconstruction of the town during the years following 1447 has been fostered by a fountain said to be theurgical, on which a chapel and later the Augustinian monastery belonging to the Diocese of Paderborn have been built.

 

During three centuries, the castle of Blomberg was the preferred residence of the noblemen of Lippe. By the will of the count Simon VI of Lippe, the Blomberg castle was inherited by the line of Lippe-Brake and later passed on to the House of Schaumburg-Lippe. It was only on the 15^th February 1962, that the city of Blomberg has acquired the castle from the dynasty of Schaumburg-Lippe.

 

To open this valuable cultural monument to the public, the Regional Association Lippe assumed the ancient residence of the noblemen of Lippe and tranformed it into an embellished hotel resort of a particular kind.

 

Since 38 years, we do provide upscale level hospitality behind thick walls keeping up with the times. Let yourself be convinced by us, our most beautiful building and the spacious outdoor facilities.

 

Burghotel Blomberg, this name is a synonym for history and quality!