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The Top 20 Castles in the Weser Uplands

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 20

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

Last updated: November 26, 2025

Falkenburg Castle Ruins

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The Falkenburg lies as a ruin on a strategically favorable hilltop above the Osing Pass, known as "Gauseköte". It was built from 1194. In 1453 a fire severely damaged the …

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View of the ruins of Polle Castle

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At low water no operation. So check before a tour!

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Corvey Abbey (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

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The 1,200-year-old former Benedictine monastery of Corvey is an impressive building. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2014.

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Polle Ferry and the Castle Ruins

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Slow down on the quiet eastern bank of the Weser, with a wonderful view of Polle and its castle ruins; the ferryman does his work in peace.

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View of Schloss Fürstenberg

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Nice view of the castle.

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Bückeburg Castle

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If you are traveling in the area, then you should plan a visit to the castle and the castle garden. In summer, a visit to the beer garden in the …

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Schaumburg

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Super nice view and a great place 👍🤗

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Hämelschenburg Castle

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Hämelschenburg Castle is a great place to take a detour from the Weser Cycle Path. The seven-kilometer detour is well worth it. The tour through part of the castle is …

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Iburg castle ruins

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I don't know how many ruined castles endure a wandering life. But something remains of the Iburg, because on a tour you learn so much about the history with the …

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View of Schloss Hehlen across the Weser

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The castle looks dreamy in the landscape. The opposite side of the Weser is worth taking a good photo of.

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The Top 20 Castles in the Weser Uplands

Falkenburg Castle Ruins

View of the ruins of Polle Castle

Corvey Abbey (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Polle Ferry and the Castle Ruins

View of Schloss Fürstenberg

Bückeburg Castle

Schaumburg

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