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Burg Lichtenberg, Salzgitter

Lichtenberg Castle

Salzgitter

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Burg Lichtenberg stands in Salzgitter (Salzgitter), in Lower Saxony, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Lichtenberg Castle stands as a ruin on a rocky spur of the Lichtenberge hills, in the northwestern part of the Salzgitter range in Lower Saxony. Built from the early 12th century and expanded around 1170 to 1180, it was one of the major strongholds of Duke Henry the Lion and played a strategic role in the conflicts between the Welf and Hohenstaufen dynasties. The remains still show the typical layout of a medieval hilltop fortress, with an outer bailey, sections of the enceinte, tower remnants and a well some sixty metres deep. Destroyed by mercenary artillery in 1552, the castle was never rebuilt, though a reconstructed keep now stands open to visitors.

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What to know

  • The site can be visited freely as an open-air ruin, reached on foot from the village of Salzgitter-Lichtenberg.
  • The rebuilt keep has an observation platform, but reaching it requires a certain amount of physical effort.
  • The ground is sloped and uneven, making the visit difficult for visitors with reduced mobility.
  • No fixed opening hours or admission fees apply, as the site is an open outdoor area.
  • A restaurant and beer garden stand right next to the castle grounds.

Practical information

Opening hours

toute l'année
terrain accessible librement
visites guidées d'avril à octobre, chaque premier dimanche du mois à partir de 10h30
Visit duration
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Wheelchair access
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Dogs
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Where this château is

Salzgitter · Salzgitter · Niedersachsen

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Address

Burgbergstraße 147, 38228 Salzgitter-Lichtenberg

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Heritage status
Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

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Frequently asked

Is Lichtenberg Castle a ruin?
Yes, it has been a ruin since its destruction in 1552, though the keep was rebuilt around 1900.
Can visitors climb the tower at Lichtenberg Castle?
Yes, the rebuilt keep has a wooden observation platform offering views over the surrounding area.
Who built Lichtenberg Castle?
Construction began in the early 12th century and the stronghold was expanded under Duke Henry the Lion around 1170 to 1180.
Why was Lichtenberg Castle destroyed?
It was captured and destroyed in 1552 by artillery from a mercenary army of the Schmalkaldic League.

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