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 14 beautiful castles to choose from around Osterode. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
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Hiking Highlight
After changing owners, the castle has been abandoned since 1567 and left to decay. Some of the masonry may have been used for buildings in the area.
Tip by Gabi
Hiking Highlight
The first constructions of the castle were probably built in the 11th century by the Counts of Katlenburg. Over the centuries it has been constantly expanded and rebuilt. The function …
Tip by Lemmi alias Schlumpf
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Hiking Highlight
It looks romantic. There is also a café and restaurant.
Tip by Martl
Hiking Highlight
"King Henry's Vogelherd" is a castle from the 9th to the 10th century. Pöhlde is one of the important sites of early German history. Below the castle "King Heinrich's Vogelherd" …
Tip by codo786
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