The Top 7 Castles around Verden
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 7
beautiful castles to choose from around Verden. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Verden. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 13, 2025
Erbhof Castle in Thedinghausen
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Great mansion that you can also visit. There is also a nice café where you can take a break.
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Etelsen Castle Park
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The castle was built in 1886 by the von Heimbruch brothers under the direction of the architect Karl Hantelmann from Hanover; The mausoleum was built in 1873 by the famous …
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Etelsen Castle
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Very beautiful castle with a large garden. The castle is not open to the public. The garden can be visited. However, the castle café next door serves good cakes.
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Amtshof Ottersberg
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From the eventful history, let us only take up the fact that the Amtshof was taken over by the Prussian state as the administrative seat from 1859 and was used …
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Scharfrichterhaus and Gothic Defensive Tower, Verden
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Gothic defence tower made of brick; the last remaining tower of the city fortifications, which were largely demolished in 1838. Instead of the rooms previously used for this purpose in …
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Picnic area with a view of Etelsen Castle
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This magical stone picnic area is right at the entrance to Etelsen Castle Park.
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Erbhof Castle
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The ancestral farm. This was built from 1619 by the Archbishop of Bremen for his Gspusi, which unfortunately did not survive: She died during the construction work. Nevertheless, the work …
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