Schloss Wolfenbüttel

Palace Wolfenbüttel, Lower-Saxony, Germany

What to expect

Schloss Wolfenbüttel is a castle in Wolfenbüttel, Lower Saxony, Germany. It is an extensive four-wing complex that originated as a moated castle and served as the main residence of the rulers of the Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel from 1432 to 1753. The castle now houses a gymnasium secondary school, the Federal Academy of Arts Education, and a museum with its historic rooms on display. Its immediate vicinity is home to several historically significant buildings, including the Herzog August Bibliothek, the Lessinghaus, the Zeughaus, and the Kleines Schloss. The castle has a rich history, with its first recorded mention in 1074 and subsequent destruction and rebuilding over the centuries. Today, it stands as a testament to the region's architectural and cultural heritage, offering a glimpse into the lives of the dukes and nobles who once resided within its walls

Plan your family visit to the Schloss Wolfenbüttel with these blog insights 👇

#cities4family: City trips with children in Lower Saxony

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Schloss Wolfenbüttel and tried the Audioguide-Führung for children

Highlights: We enjoyed the Audioguide-Führung for children, it was really good ✨

Wolfenbüttel with children: A weekend in Lower Saxony's perhaps most beautiful city

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Schloss Wolfenbüttel. We went to the building to see the second largest Schloss in Niedersachsen. We did not have time to visit the museum, but we have heard there is a good audio guide for children

Highlights: We went to Schloss Wolfenbüttel. The children enjoyed seeing the building, the outside and the information ✨