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Schloss Gifhorn, Gifhorn

Gifhorn Castle

Gifhorn

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

Schloss Gifhorn stands between the castle lake and the Ise river, surrounded by broad water-filled moats, in the town of Gifhorn in Lower Saxony. Built in the 16th century for the House of Welf, its north wing now houses the district's historical museum, covering the region's natural and cultural history, from the mammoths of the Aller valley to the local glassworks. The castle chapel, dated to 1547 and set between the north and east wings, is among the earliest buildings erected in Germany specifically for Protestant worship.

What to know

  • The castle is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Lower Saxony.
  • Only the north wing, occupied by the historical museum, is open to visitors.
  • Temporary exhibitions and concerts are also held on site, depending on the current program.
  • The castle is located in Gifhorn, in the Landkreis Gifhorn, in Lower Saxony.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday (today)Closed
Tuesday10:00-13:00
Wednesday10:00-13:00
Thursday14:00-17:00
Friday14:00-17:00
Saturday11:00-17:00
Sunday11:00-17:00

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Where this château is

Gifhorn · Landkreis Gifhorn · Niedersachsen

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Address

Schloßpl. 1, 38518 Gifhorn

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Château phone number

+49 5371 9459101

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Heritage status
Kulturdenkmal in Niedersachsen

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Frequently asked

Can visitors tour the whole of Schloss Gifhorn?
No, only the north wing, which houses the historical museum, is open to the public.
How old is Schloss Gifhorn?
The castle was built in the 16th century for the House of Welf.
What can be seen inside the castle?
The museum covers the region's natural and cultural history and includes the castle chapel dating from 1547.
Is Schloss Gifhorn a protected heritage site?
Yes, it is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Lower Saxony.

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