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Fairytale castle for a day

Historical charm

meets modern location

Every day we do our best to be an exclusive and modern event location that organises business and private events at the highest level.
At the same time, we preserve the historical charm of the picturesque fairytale castle in an idyllic setting.

Philosophy

Our top priority is always the perfect realisation and execution of your individual event. You and your celebration with all your wishes and concerns take centre stage.

We are convinced that the unique combination of baroque castle romance and modern event flair make ARFF - DAS EVENT SCHLOSS an exceptional and outstanding event location. We are committed to providing an exclusive and first-class service, which we maintain at all times. Together, we will accompany you from the first minute of planning through to the successful realisation and the farewell of your last guest. With ARFF, your event or celebration will be a unique experience that will provide you with unforgettable moments for life.

Unforgettable day

at Arff Castle

Close your eyes and dream up your perfect event location. Gaze along the baroque façade of Arff Castle up to the dreamy turret. Lose yourself in the romantic castle garden and enjoy the majestic feeling of your own baroque castle for a day. In the evening, your fairytale castle transforms into an exciting event location where you can bring your very special day to a magical close. With ARFF, we make this dream come true and realise your celebration in an exclusive and extraordinary way in an environment that is just as special and unique as you are!

Arff Palace is located in the immediate vicinity of Cologne and Düsseldorf in the Rhineland in North Rhine-Westphalia. As a baroque palace, it is one of the most beautiful buildings in Cologne and impresses with its beautiful exterior façade and opulent and fascinating interior. Immerse yourself in the charm of rural enchantment when history meets modernity.

State-of-the-art events

in our barn

The modern event barn is located right next to the castle. The 320 m2 of space in the former historic farm rooms offer every opportunity to turn your celebration into an unforgettable experience. Together with the 100 m2 foyer, you not only have plenty of space, but also state-of-the-art technology in a stylish, rustic and rural atmosphere. Realise your dreams with up to 250 guests, individual table arrangements and in an exclusive setting that is second to none.

Our event barn offers you many advantages:

  • Complete terrain for one day
  • 150 parking spaces
  • Projector and screen
  • Barrier-free access
  • Disabled toilet
  • Open space in front of the barn

Idyllic festivals

in the castle park

Adjacent to the castle, you will be enchanted by a romantic park with a fountain. Stroll among the old trees and enjoy the tranquillity of nature against a breathtaking backdrop. The park offers an ideal location for a free wedding ceremony and a subsequent champagne reception. Organise the park according to your wishes with bar tables, pavilions, seating for your guests and a wedding table and chairs for you as the bride and groom. We will be happy to advise you! You can easily reach the castle via the wide outdoor staircase, where you can of course move your ceremony if the weather changes. The historic landscape park with its romantic fountain is also an ideal photo location. Capture your memories for eternity with Arff Castle as a unique backdrop.

Intimate moments

inside the castle

The large mullioned windows and the angled slate roof will enchant you with a unique charm that spreads out over the surrounding meadows, garden and woods. Nowhere else will you spend your unforgettable celebration in a fairy tale come true. Lose yourself in the romantic and playful details of the castle and welcome your guests in the 7 different salons on two levels. Depending on the size and requirements of your celebration, these can be used together or separately and can be easily connected by opening the large double doors. An open spiral staircase leads you through the staircase decorated with detailed murals to the second floor, where there is also a cosy fireplace room, which is ideal as a retreat for the bridal couple.

We are happy to accompany you from the first contact meeting to the farewell of your guests. You can rely on our perfect all-round service for all aspects of your celebration.

The story

of the baroque castle

Arff Castle was built between 1750 and 1755 on the foundations of a previous castle from the Middle Ages. The Cologne canons von Buschmann used it to build a baroque castle that is still considered one of the most important baroque buildings in the Rhineland today. It is named after the knight van der Arffe. The ownership of the castle changed hands again and again over the centuries, but ultimately remained in the family. The noble family Baron Geyr von Schweppenburg managed the estate and found a suitable successor in the Baron von Landberg-Velen family in 2015.
The French court architect of the Elector of Cologne, Michael Leveilly, was commissioned to build the palace. Arff Palace thus joins the ranks of Augustusburg Palace, Falkenlust Palace in Brühl and Bonn Town Hall. The main building and outer bailey were built at the same time, together with the park and the enclosure of the magnificent and strictly symmetrical baroque palace, which was given its significant exterior façade in shades of pink and grey with subtle stucco ornamentation in the 1950s and 1960s.

Since 2020, together with Wolkenburg GmbH from Cologne and many other partners, we have been making your celebrations and events possible in a unique and historic event location that will make your event unforgettable. Not only the central location to the cities, but especially the combination of unique and top-class service, a dreamlike location and the many possibilities that Schloss Arff offers you characterise the castle in its uniqueness and exclusivity.
Experience personal, individual and reliable support from the first to the last minute of your event, because here you and your celebration take centre stage.

Contact us for more information about the castle and our offer, we look forward to you, your event and your wishes.

Do you have any questions? Do not hesitate to contact us.

We would be happy to discuss your requirements with you and provide you with a customised quote. We look forward to receiving your enquiry by phone, email or via our contact form.
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