Can you still see Burg Gröneburg today?

No, the castle was demolished and only the earthen mound it stood on remains, now part of the Grönenbergpark.

Where was Burg Gröneburg located?

It stood in Melle, in the Landkreis Osnabrück in Lower Saxony, on the site now occupied by the Grönenbergpark.

When did Burg Gröneburg cease to exist?

Most of its buildings were torn down in 1574, and the keep, later used as a prison, was finally demolished in 1771.

Who built Burg Gröneburg?

It was built by the bishopric of Osnabrück as a territorial stronghold against the county of Ravensberg, first recorded in 1251.

Burg Gröneburg

Gröneburg Castle

Melle

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Where: Melle

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Burg Gröneburg stands in Melle (Landkreis Osnabrück), in Lower Saxony, Germany. Recorded dating: 13th century. No visits are on record for this building.

Burg Gröneburg was a 13th century motte castle, now vanished, of which only the earthen mound survives within the Grönenbergpark in Melle. Built by the bishopric of Osnabrück against the county of Ravensberg, it held military importance for two centuries before falling into disrepair and being torn down by the late 18th century. The site today is a public park, where only the shape of the ground hints at the former stronghold.

What to know

No buildings remain: only the earthen mound of the former motte castle is visible in the park.
The site lies within the Grönenbergpark, a green leisure area in the center of Melle.
The Grönegaumuseum and a regional gymnastics school now stand on the former castle grounds.
A war memorial now occupies the top of the mound, reached by a stone staircase.
There are no opening hours or fees since it is a freely accessible public park.

Where this château is

Melle · Landkreis Osnabrück · Niedersachsen

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Melle, Landkreis Osnabrück

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown
Period of construction: 13th century

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Can you still see Burg Gröneburg today?: No, the castle was demolished and only the earthen mound it stood on remains, now part of the Grönenbergpark.
Where was Burg Gröneburg located?: It stood in Melle, in the Landkreis Osnabrück in Lower Saxony, on the site now occupied by the Grönenbergpark.
When did Burg Gröneburg cease to exist?: Most of its buildings were torn down in 1574, and the keep, later used as a prison, was finally demolished in 1771.
Who built Burg Gröneburg?: It was built by the bishopric of Osnabrück as a territorial stronghold against the county of Ravensberg, first recorded in 1251.