A castle was first mentioned in 1188, which was then owned by the Lords Vornholte. In 1323, Simon I. zur Lippe acquired the castle from the lords of Varenholz and …

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November 23, 2021

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Varenholz Castle is a special representative of the Weser Renaissance. Varenholz Castle, built in the 12th century, was converted into a palace 200 years later in this style. At the time of the Second World War it was used as a training location for the Association of German Girls, before the foundation stone for today's youth welfare facility was laid after the war. That is why there is now a boarding school and a private secondary school in the castle. Other schools can also take trips there.

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April 22, 2023

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Interesting castle that now serves as a boarding school

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Location: Kalletal, Kreis Lippe, Detmold District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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