Is Schloss Elberberg a medieval castle?

A Gothic fortress stood on the site as early as 1235, but the present building is a classical mansion erected in the 19th century under Rudolph von Buttlar.

What remains of the earlier structure?

A 15th century stone wing survives, with a round outside staircase dating from 1583, as part of what is known as the Old Castle.

Can the garden of Schloss Elberberg be visited?

The English landscape garden, with its ponds, pavilion and old trees including a sequoia and a ginkgo, can be reached in part via a section of the E4 hiking trail.

Schloss Elberberg

Elberberg Castle

Naumburg

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Where: Naumburg

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Schloss Elberberg stands in Naumburg (Landkreis Kassel), in Hesse, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

Schloss Elberberg stands in Naumburg, in the Landkreis Kassel, in Hesse, on the northern slope of the Hardtkopf hill. The current classical mansion replaced a Gothic stronghold first documented in 1235, of which a 15th century wing with a round outside staircase from 1583 still remains. Around the main building lies a manor farm with 18th century structures, together with an English landscape garden planted with notable trees such as a sequoia and a ginkgo.

What to know

The site combines a classical mansion, a historic farm courtyard and a landscape garden, best approached as an architectural and natural ensemble.
The English garden, on the southern slope of the castle hill, still has two ornamental ponds and a pavilion among old trees.
A section of the E4 long distance hiking trail runs along the western edge of the garden and the castle pond, allowing access on foot.
No verified information is available regarding opening hours, admission fees or accessibility.

Where this château is

Naumburg · Landkreis Kassel · Hessen

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Address

Elbenberg, 34311 Naumburg

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Where is Schloss Elberberg located?: It stands in Naumburg, in the Landkreis Kassel, in Hesse, on the northern slope of the Hardtkopf hill.
Is Schloss Elberberg a medieval castle?: A Gothic fortress stood on the site as early as 1235, but the present building is a classical mansion erected in the 19th century under Rudolph von Buttlar.
What remains of the earlier structure?: A 15th century stone wing survives, with a round outside staircase dating from 1583, as part of what is known as the Old Castle.
Can the garden of Schloss Elberberg be visited?: The English landscape garden, with its ponds, pavilion and old trees including a sequoia and a ginkgo, can be reached in part via a section of the E4 hiking trail.