Schloss Agathenburg

To make a day of it

Schloss Agathenburg stands in Agathenburg (Landkreis Stade), in Lower Saxony, Germany. Adult admission costs 6 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on October 16, 2026.

Schloss Agathenburg is a small brick château built in the mid seventeenth century by Count Hans Christoph von Königsmarck, a short distance from Stade. Raised in the restrained style of Dutch Renaissance architecture, it is a cubic three storey structure with a polygonal stair tower on the courtyard side and a sandstone portal as its only decoration. The interior suffered heavily in a fire in 1921, but the seventeenth century vaulted cellar and a manorial hall on the first floor have survived. The building now functions as a cultural centre, with exhibitions, concerts and a café.

What to know

• The castle operates as a cultural centre, hosting contemporary art exhibitions, concerts and readings.
• There is a café and a museum shop on site.
• The seventeenth century vaulted cellar and the manorial hall on the first floor are among the original features still visible.
• The castle rooms and the former stable can be rented for events or conferences, which may limit access on certain days.
• A lift has been installed to make the whole building accessible without stairs.

Practical information

Visit duration

Not verified

Wheelchair access

Not verified

Dogs

Allowed in the grounds

Parking

Not verified

Where this château is

Agathenburg · Landkreis Stade · Niedersachsen

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Address

Agathenburg, Landkreis Stade

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status

Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Schloss Agathenburg: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €6. Child: free. Reduced: €4. Free for: kinder/Jugendliche bis 18 Jahre und Mitglieder des Freundeskreises Schloss Agathenburg e.V.

Who built Schloss Agathenburg?

Count Hans Christoph von Königsmarck, a military commander during the Thirty Years' War, had it built as a country residence, completed in 1655.

Where does the name Agathenburg come from?

The castle was named after Agathe von Leesten, the count's wife, and the name was later transferred to the neighbouring village of Lieth.

Was the castle ever damaged?

A fire in 1921 destroyed much of the interior, leaving mainly the outer walls and the stair tower intact.

What can visitors see at Schloss Agathenburg today?

The building hosts exhibitions, concerts and readings, along with a café and shop open to the public.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q376712
• Official website

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