Burg Rethem
Rethem Castle
Rethem (Aller)
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- Where
- Rethem (Aller)
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Burg Rethem stands in Rethem (Aller) (Heidekreis), in Lower Saxony, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 12th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
Burg Rethem stands on a fortified site dating back to the 12th century in Rethem (Aller), in the Heidekreis district of Lower Saxony. What visitors see today is not the medieval stronghold itself but a modern building completed in the mid 2000s, incorporating a surviving section of historic wall from the 13th and 14th centuries under heritage protection. Its proportions, roofline, gables and a lookout tower echo the layout uncovered through archaeological research. The site now functions as a cultural venue hosting concerts and events.
What to know
- What remains of the medieval structure is a single wall fragment from the 13th and 14th centuries, incorporated into the present building.
- The site now operates as a cultural venue hosting concerts and events, which shapes what can actually be visited.
- No opening hours, admission fees or visit duration are confirmed, so checking directly with the venue is advisable.
- The site is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.
Where this château is
Rethem (Aller) · Heidekreis · Niedersachsen
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This châteauChâteaux within 40 km
Address
Lange Str. 2, 27336 Rethem (Aller)
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- Heritage status
- Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland
- Period of construction
- 12th century
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Frequently asked
- Is Burg Rethem an original medieval castle?
- No, only a wall fragment from the 13th and 14th centuries survives, the rest is a reconstruction from the early 2000s.
- Can visitors freely tour Burg Rethem?
- The site operates as a cultural venue hosting events, so access depends on the current program.
- Where is Burg Rethem located?
- In Rethem (Aller), in the Heidekreis district of Lower Saxony.
- What are the opening hours and fees for Burg Rethem?
- These details are not confirmed, it is best to contact the venue directly.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.
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