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The Top 20 Castles around the Weser

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

Last updated: November 25, 2025

View of the ruins of Polle Castle

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At low water no operation. So check before a tour!

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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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Polle Ferry and the Castle Ruins

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Slow down on the quiet eastern bank of the Weser, with a wonderful view of Polle and its castle ruins; the ferryman does his work in peace.

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View of Schloss Fürstenberg

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Nice view of the castle.

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Wittekindsburg and View over the Weser Valley

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The Witthus association is renovating the completely dilapidated Wittekindsburg and turning it into a jewel! Simply hike or cycle there, there is food and drink on site and you support …

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View of Schloss Hehlen across the Weser

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The castle looks dreamy in the landscape. The opposite side of the Weser is worth taking a good photo of.

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Hanstein Castle

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Hanstein Castle is considered to be the largest castle ruin in Central Germany - but even without this distinction, the huge complex is a must visit for all castle lovers …

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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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Elisabethenburg Palace

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You should take your time for a tour of the museum. In addition to the history of the house, there are also changing special exhibitions.

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Brandenburg Castle Ruins

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The Brandenburg consists of two plants: the Westburg and the Ostburg. The castles were always in the possession of competing aristocratic families or rulers. In the 13th century, when the …

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View of the ruins of Polle Castle

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