What remains of the Burg Katlenburg today?

Scattered buildings survive on the site, including St John's church with its crypt, an old Gothic gatehouse and a building known as the magazine, alongside later constructions.

Why is the Katlenburg called the Bücherburg?

Since 1990 the site has carried this name in connection with its role as a place dedicated to books.

Who founded the Burg Katlenburg?

It was built in the 11th century by the counts of Katlenburg, a family attested since 1002.

Was the Katlenburg always a fortress?

No, it was converted into a monastery as early as 1105 by Count Dietrich III and his wife, before serving other purposes over the centuries.

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Katlenburg (Burg) stands in Katlenburg (Landkreis Northeim), in Lower Saxony, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 10th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Burg Katlenburg stands at the tip of a rocky spur above the Rhume valley, on the western edge of the Harz region. Founded in the 11th century by the counts of Katlenburg, it was converted into a monastery as early as 1105 and later served various purposes, from agricultural estate to educational site. The structures seen today are scattered across the grounds and combine Gothic remains, such as the old gatehouse and chapel, with later buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries. Since 1990 the site has been known as the Bücherburg, the castle of books.

What to know

The site is located in Katlenburg, in the Landkreis Northeim, Lower Saxony.
The Burg is listed as a Baudenkmal.
The buildings date from very different periods, from the 13th to the 18th century, following repeated destruction.
Access is from the plateau to the south, the other sides being protected by steep slopes about 50 metres high.

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Katlenburg · Landkreis Northeim · Niedersachsen

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal
Period of construction: 10th century

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What remains of the Burg Katlenburg today?: Scattered buildings survive on the site, including St John's church with its crypt, an old Gothic gatehouse and a building known as the magazine, alongside later constructions.
Why is the Katlenburg called the Bücherburg?: Since 1990 the site has carried this name in connection with its role as a place dedicated to books.
Who founded the Burg Katlenburg?: It was built in the 11th century by the counts of Katlenburg, a family attested since 1002.
Was the Katlenburg always a fortress?: No, it was converted into a monastery as early as 1105 by Count Dietrich III and his wife, before serving other purposes over the centuries.