The Top 12 Castles in Aurich
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 12
beautiful castles to choose from in Aurich. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in Aurich. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 16, 2025
Entry costs are currently two euros, but they are also worthwhile. Interesting stock of rhododendrons and honeysuckle, old trees and many small ponds. Idyllic and romantic. Here you can go …
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The Syrtza chiefs lived in Berum Castle, one of the most important sites in East Frisian history, around 1310. The first Count of East Frisia, Ulrich Circsena von Greetsiel, inherited …
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The northern part of the route along the castle park is rather bumpy, because the well-sprung MTBs come into their own. Then the route is paved with concrete blocks and is quite accessible for "normal cyclists".
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FROM BURG OSTERBURG
"The Osterburg Castle is a historic chief castle in East Frisia on the North Sea. The ensemble consists of a three-winged moated castle, a park with historic …
"The Osterburg Castle is a historic chief castle in East Frisia on the North Sea. The ensemble consists of a three-winged moated castle, a park with historic …
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The Aurich castle district has been the seat of the respective administrators or rulers for centuries. In the 14th century, the chieftain's castle of the tom Brok family was built …
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Very beautiful castle, which today houses the Dornum secondary school.
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The Manningaburg in Pewsum, surrounded by a broad graft, was originally a chief seat of the East Frisian Manninga family, who were also lords of Lütetsburg, Jennelt and Westeel. In …
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As early as 1400 there were three chief castles in Dornum, the Westerburg, Norderburg and the Osterburg - the later Beningaburg.
According to legend, between 1375 and 1380 olde Hero …
According to legend, between 1375 and 1380 olde Hero …
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Dornumer coffee shop 😋
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🏰 is privately owned so you can't get any closer!
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