Visitor Information
Visits, weddings & events – everything you need to know
Opening Hours
Castle Tower:
April – October
Sundays 11:00 – 17:00
Museum:
February – December
1st Sunday/month, 14:00 – 17:00
Admission
Free
Donations towards the castle's preservation are warmly welcomed
Guided Tours
Public tours:
Every 1st Saturday of the month
at 14:00
Group tours by arrangement
Weddings at Burg Uda
Civil wedding ceremonies are possible in the historic ambience of Burg Uda. The castle offers a unique setting for your special day.
For dates and enquiries, please contact the Standesamt (Registry Office) Grefrath.
Standesamt GrefrathYour Dream Wedding
✓ Civil ceremony in the historic tower
✓ Photo opportunities in a unique setting
✓ Romantic Niers meadows as backdrop
✓ Dates arranged via Standesamt Grefrath
Regular Events
Recurring programmes at Burg Uda
| Period | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Apr – Oct | Tower open | Every Sunday, 11:00 – 17:00 |
| Every 1st Sat | Public guided tour | 14:00, no registration required |
| Every 1st Sun | Heritage Museum | 14:00 – 17:00 (February – December) |
Castle Spectacle (Burgspektakulum)
The medieval castle festival is the highlight of the year. Experience Viking and warrior camps, traditional crafts like blacksmithing, papermaking and clog carving, medieval music and archery. Over 70 stalls invite you to marvel and participate.
Open Heritage Day
Every year on the second Sunday in September, Burg Uda opens its doors for Open Heritage Day. Special guided tours and programmes on the theme of heritage preservation await you.
Current event dates and special events can be found on the Heimatverein Oedt e.V. website.
Getting Here
Address
Burg UdaZur Burg Uda
47929 Grefrath-Oedt, Germany
By Car
From the A61 motorway: exit Viersen-South, then follow signs to Grefrath/Oedt.
In Oedt, follow signs to "Burg Uda."
Parking: Free car park at the castle.
By Public Transport
Bus 091 from Krefeld Hbf or Kempen Bf to "Oedt Markt" stop. From there, approximately 10 minutes on foot to the castle.
By Bicycle
The Niers Cycle Path passes directly by the castle.
Heimatverein Oedt e.V.
The Heimatverein Oedt e.V., a local heritage association with around 570 members, maintains and cares for Burg Uda on a voluntary basis. For information about membership, please contact the association directly.
Telephone: 02158/5273 or 02158/5376
Website: www.heimatverein-oedt.de
Contact & Information
Heritage Museum
The local heritage museum is located in the centre of Oedt.
Johannes-Girmes-Straße 21
47929 Grefrath-Oedt
Open:
Every 1st Sunday of the month
14:00 – 17:00