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The Top 16 Castles in the Lüneburg Heath

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 16

beautiful castles to choose from in the Lüneburg Heath. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 19, 2025

Gifhorn Castle

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Various events take place in the Knights' Hall and in the inner courtyard.
The historical museum is also housed in the castle.

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Lüdersburg Castle

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Lüdersburg was first mentioned in a document in 1234. However, archaeological excavations indicate that around 800 human settlements were already found here. The origin of the place name Lüdersburg probably …

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Schloss Bredebeck

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Start of public cycling at the TrÜbPl Bergen

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Holdenstedt Castle and Park

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Everything you need to know in advance such as events, opening times, coffee can be found here ...
schloss-holdenstedt.de/index.html

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The Amtmann of Bodenteich Statue

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The bronze figure is from the year 2002, and describes the legend of Bodenteich and its Seewiesen.

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Knesebeck Castle

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The history of the castle dates back to the 13th century, but the historic building has survived the test of time well. You stand in front of an extraordinarily well-kept …

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Knesebeck Castle Wall

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Not much of the old castle wall can be seen because nature is just taking the place back. But it is worth going there, there is an old "manor house" …

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Schloss Eldingen

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For Baron Walther Johannes von Caron, this property was built in neo-baroque style from 1904-1907 by the architect Scheadler.
The building was used for various purposes after the death of …

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Ribbesbüttel Manor

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The castle is privately owned by the lord of the manor and cannot be visited. Please respect privacy! But you can take a look at the building from the entrance to the manor.

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Kavalierhaus Gifhorn and EMMA Museum Apartment

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The cavalier house in the old town of Gifhorn was built in 1546 by master builder Michael Clare for the palace captain Caspar von Leipzig. It is the oldest building …

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The Top 16 Castles in the Lüneburg Heath

Gifhorn Castle

Lüdersburg Castle

Schloss Bredebeck

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