Schloss Bückeburg

Castle Bückeburg, Lower-Saxony, Germany

What to expect

Schloss Bückeburg is a castle in the town of Bückeburg, Lower Saxony, Germany. It has a long history dating back to 1304 and has been the residence of the House of Schaumburg-Lippe. The castle features a mix of architectural styles, including the Weser Renaissance style from the 16th century. The castle complex includes a chapel with intricate wood carvings and a large courtyard with a fountain. The castle's history is closely tied to the town of Bückeburg, which was granted town rights in 1607. Visitors can explore the castle's grounds and learn about its rich history

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Lower Saxony: Excursion destinations that are easily accessible by train

Lower Saxony: Excursion destinations that are easily accessible by train
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Bückeburg, my hometown. Bückeburg offers interesting places for families. The Hofreitschule and the Hubschraubermuseum. From the train station, it's a short walk to the market square and then to the castle

Highlights: Bückeburg has a beautiful castle. We enjoyed the Hofreitschule and the interesting Hubschraubermuseum ✨

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Beautiful Bückeburg: Excursion to the Schaumburg region

Beautiful Bückeburg: Excursion to the Schaumburg region
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Bückeburg Castle, the residence of the princely family. We took a tour, lasting around 50 minutes. "Particularly impressive are the opulent festival hall, the Golden Salon with the Gate of the Gods."

Highlights: The magnificent castle chapel was our highlight! It doesn't need to hide behind the big names in Germany's tourism picture books. The children enjoyed the family ticket which includes the Marstall-Museum and Mausoleum ✨