SchlossGalerie Haape

SchlossGalerie Haape stands beside a historic castle and the water, combining broad glass walls with traditional brickwork. Light reaches deep into the bright interior. The architecture joins contemporary openness with references to classic designs, while views across the water connect the inside with its surroundings.

Melanie Haape and her family built this gallery on the site of the former Kunst Remise am Schloss. Her paintings draw on memories of growing up in Africa. Thomas Freundner contributes daily sketches of city streets and quiet forests, while Siegfried Gwosdz works with woodcut and printmaking. Changing exhibitions bring together local artists, German voices and artists from Africa.

Painting courses and workshops give visitors ways to explore their own creativity. Readings add another form of cultural exchange. Local talent shares the space with established artists, keeping the programme connected to its surroundings and wider influences. A welcoming atmosphere makes the gallery feel personal, while each visit can reveal a different light, colour or artistic perspective.