Altstadt Brilon

Brilon's Altstadt breathes history. The rich, well-preserved building culture of earlier centuries gives it its individual charm. The half-timbered ensemble on the market square in particular immediately captivates visitors. Surrounded by the remains of old town walls, little gems have been preserved in Brilon's town center. Built around 1250, the town hall with its baroque front is one of the oldest in Germany. The building once served as a guildhall and still bears witness to Brilon's importance as a Hanseatic city.

Behind it, a little higher up, the mighty west tower of the Provost's Church rises up impressively with its baroque dome. The Haus Hövener museum, formerly the home of a Brilon family of entrepreneurs, is built in the neoclassical style. Against this backdrop, the Petrusbrunnen fountain with the figure of the apostle and patron saint of the town splashes peacefully in the middle of the market square. The people of Brilon affectionately call their fountain "Kump". Cafés and restaurants as well as charming little stores have settled around the market square and in the pedestrian zone. Sitting there, relaxing and letting the charm of the Altstadt take effect on you is part of the quality of life.