Schloss Dyck

Schloss Dyck near Jüchen is one of the most important moated castles in the Rhineland, set in a 53-hectare English landscape garden. The yellow main castle with its outer courtyards sits on four islands in a small stream and mirrors itself in the water. If you are looking for things to do near Düsseldorf, Cologne or Mönchengladbach, this is an easy half-day trip that combines a Baroque castle, rare old trees and playgrounds.

Why it matters

The site is documented since 1094, and it stayed in the hands of the Salm-Reifferscheidt-Dyck family for over 900 years until a foundation took over in 1999. The main castle was extended into a four-wing complex between 1656 and 1667. The landscape garden was laid out from 1820 to 1835 by the Scottish garden architect Thomas Blaikie for Prince Joseph, a passionate botanist. Today the foundation runs the castle and park as a center for garden art and landscape culture.

What to see

• The moated castle: bridges, small guard houses and mirror-like water make it the classic photo spot.
• "Historie" exhibition: state rooms in the east wing, with a ceiling painting from 1656, gold-leather wallpaper and Chinese silk wallpaper.
• "Landschaft" exhibition: garden art of the 18th and 19th centuries, in the stable courtyard.
• The garden: very old trees such as giant yew, redwood, swamp cypress and tulip tree; rhododendrons bloom in May.
• Playgrounds: a water playground and a labyrinth playground for kids.

Allow 2 to 4 hours. Open tours start at 2 p.m. at the Rosenturm; tours for booked groups are offered in German, English and Dutch.

Tickets and hours (as of October 2026)

Park and castle are open all year, closed on Mondays and on December 24, 25 and 31. Summer season (until October 24, 2026): Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Winter season (October 25, 2026 to March 27, 2027): Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The castle exhibitions start later (2 p.m. on weekdays, noon on weekends). Adults pay 13.50 EUR (the website also shows 12.50 EUR), reduced 9 EUR, children 7 to 16 pay 3 EUR, under 7 free.

Getting there

The address is Schloss Dyck, 41363 Jüchen. By car, take the A 46 (Neuss/Aachen) to the exit Grevenbroich-Kapellen; the castle is a few minutes from there. Free parking is available. For public transport, use the VRR journey planner of the Rhine-Ruhr region. The site lies within reach of Düsseldorf, Neuss, Mönchengladbach, Krefeld, Cologne and Aachen.

Good to know

Leashed dogs are allowed in the park. The grounds have a restaurant, a hotel and a farm shop. The pages we checked do not describe wheelchair access, so ask the foundation before you go.