Altes Schloss Dillingen

The Altes Schloss in Dillingen/Saar traces its origins to a medieval fortification, likely dating to the 14th century. Its ownership history is unusual: the local steelworks, Dillinger Hütte, holds the property and leases it to the city for cultural use — an industrial fingerprint rarely seen in castle heritage. A preservation society has supported its gradual restoration since 1983, and the building carries official monument protection status. Today the castle hosts cultural events and is surrounded by a small park, making it the quiet historic anchor of the Dillingen town centre.