Tradition Meets Modernity
At Hugenpoet, historic elements, antique furnishings, and modern individual pieces merge to create a unique living experience. This interplay of tradition and modernity is palpable throughout the castle, making Hugenpoet a place that truly touches the soul.
Most of the antique furniture pieces come from the private collection of the von Fürstenberg family and bear witness to centuries and their various styles. Equally remarkable are the well-preserved old tiles and wooden floors. The grand gate and the black marble staircase in the entrance hall are truly unique.
The Carved Fireplaces from Schloss Horst
Of particular cultural-historical value are three carved fireplaces that adorn the lobby and two salons at Hugenpoet. All of them are made of Baumberg sandstone and originate from Schloss Horst near Gelsenkirchen, which was also owned by the von Fürstenberg family from 1706 to 1988. As Schloss Horst was in danger of falling into disrepair, the fireplaces were dismantled there and reassembled at Schloss Hugenpoet.
The "Lot" fireplace in the lobby dates back to 1560 and is the smallest of the carved fireplaces. The "Cain and Abel" fireplace in Hugenpoet's fireplace room is dated to 1577. Like "Lot," it depicts an Old Testament story. With a height of four meters, the "Troy" fireplace in the Green Salon is the largest of the carved fireplaces in the castle hotel. Its reliefs depict scenes from the Battle of Troy.
