Mausoleum

Mausoleum Bückeburg, Lower-Saxony, Germany

What to expect

The Mausoleum in Bückeburg is a stunning attraction and a significant part of the Bückeburg Castle complex. As the largest private mausoleum in the world, it stands 42 meters tall and features a magnificent golden dome with 1400 different color shades. The mausoleum was built between 1911 and 1915 by the last reigning count, Adolf II, Prince of Schaumburg-Lippe. Visitors can explore the castle grounds, which include the mausoleum, and enjoy the picturesque surroundings. The castle also features a Royal Riding School, where visitors can discover the charm of palace horsemanship. The gorgeous garden boasts typical baroque features, including pergolas, fountains, and a maze, making it a great place to visit with family and friends

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Beautiful Bückeburg: Excursion to the Schaumburg region

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

Activities: We went to the Mausoleum. It was completed in 1916 and crowns the largest gold mosaic dome in Europe. The family combination card also applies here. We enjoyed the walk from the castle to the Mausoleum through the spacious park

Highlights: The building itself is quite worth seeing, and we enjoyed the walk from the castle through the park. The children also enjoyed having access to the building from Easter to October on weekends and public holidays ✨