The Top 6 Castles around Lüneburg
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 6
beautiful castles to choose from around Lüneburg. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Lüneburg. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 18, 2025
Schloss Lüdersburg
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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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Biosphaerium Elbtalaue – Bleckede Castle
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This is more than just a country castle. Here is the tourist information office, Café Fritz and the Biosphaerium. The Biosphaerium includes the aquarium, the beaver house and the observation …
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Bleckede Castle Tower Observation Platform
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The tower is only a fragment of the origin from the 15./16. Century. But you have cleverly put a steel structure in it, so the tower is not attacked further …
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Biosphaerium Elbtalaue in Bleckede Castle
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Bleckede Castle is home to the Elbe Valley Biosphere Reserve, where you can discover the diversity of the Lower Saxony Elbe Valley Biosphere Reserve. Numerous media stations in the exhibition provide information about the landscape and its inhabitants.
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The remains of Wehningen Castle
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There have been various castles on this site since the 13th century. The last building was leveled to the ground by the GDR border troops in 1979/80 for reasons of border security.
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Rosengarten and Old Castle Rampart
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Rose garden and old castle wall:
In 1369 "dat Nyehus" was mentioned for the first time in a document.
Neehuus = Neueshaus, Low German name, this goes back to the …
In 1369 "dat Nyehus" was mentioned for the first time in a document.
Neehuus = Neueshaus, Low German name, this goes back to the …
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