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The Top 20 Castles around Höxter

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 around Höxter. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: December 2, 2025

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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View of Schloss Fürstenberg

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Nice view of the castle.

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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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Beverungen Castle

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Around 1330, Bishop Bernhard V of Paderborn founded a castle at the important Weser crossing with the participation of Corvey Abbey and the Lords of Brakel.

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Vinsebeck Castle

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Castle Vinsebeck is a moated castle in Steinheimer district Vinsebeck in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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Corvey Castle and Former Benedictine Abbey

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Anyone traveling as a pilgrim only needs to show their pilgrim ID at the entrance, and the entrance fee to the park is no longer applicable. There is also a pilgrim's stamp in the church.

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Desenberg Castle Ruins and Tower

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The castle ruin on Desenberg is like an island in the sea. Steep climb, but the views are just wonderful.

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Tonenburg Castle

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The Tonenburg was built in different sections from 1315 in the Weser Uplands. Today there is a hotel complex here.

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Rheder Castle and Park

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If you park your bike at the Weidenpalais and then follow the signposted forest path behind the palace, climbing uphill, you'll have a wonderful "view of the palace" in the …

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Holsterburg Ruins

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Super interesting to see the castle up close

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The Top 20 Castles around Höxter

Corvey Abbey (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

View of Schloss Fürstenberg

Iburg castle ruins

Beverungen Castle

Vinsebeck Castle

Corvey Castle and Former Benedictine Abbey

Desenberg Castle Ruins and Tower

Tonenburg Castle

Rheder Castle and Park

Holsterburg Ruins

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