Is Schloss Hoya open to visitors?

Yes, the building reopened to the public in 2025 after a long renovation, though no verified opening hours are available.

What is the origin of Schloss Hoya?

It stands on the site of a stronghold first mentioned in 1233, which served as the residence of the Counts of Hoya before becoming an administrative seat.

What can be seen inside?

There is an exhibition area set up in the former dungeons, along with event rooms and a terrace overlooking the Weser.

Has the medieval architecture survived?

The eastern and western wings retain a medieval core, but the complex was heavily remodeled in the 19th century.

Schloss Hoya

Hoya Castle

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Schloss Hoya stands in Hoya (Landkreis Nienburg/Weser), in Lower Saxony, Germany. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Schloss Hoya stands on the eastern bank of the Weser, on the site of a medieval stronghold first recorded in 1233 and long the seat of the Counts of Hoya. Its eastern and western wings retain a medieval core, though the complex was substantially reworked in the 19th century, with a central section built in 1840 and raised in 1852 and 1853. After serving as an administrative seat and later a courthouse, the building underwent renovation starting in 2018 and completed in 2025, which uncovered an exhibition area set up in the former dungeons.

What to know

The building only reopened to the public in 2025 after several years of restoration work.
An exhibition area now occupies the former dungeons of the building.
A terrace overlooking the Weser and a tourist information point are accessible on site.
Event rooms, including a wedding hall, are located in the vaulted cellar and upper floor.
No verified opening hours or admission fees are currently available.

Where this château is

Hoya · Landkreis Nienburg/Weser · Niedersachsen

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Address

Schloßpl. 4, 27318 Hoya

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Château phone number

+49 4251 81547

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Is Schloss Hoya open to visitors?: Yes, the building reopened to the public in 2025 after a long renovation, though no verified opening hours are available.
What is the origin of Schloss Hoya?: It stands on the site of a stronghold first mentioned in 1233, which served as the residence of the Counts of Hoya before becoming an administrative seat.
What can be seen inside?: There is an exhibition area set up in the former dungeons, along with event rooms and a terrace overlooking the Weser.
Has the medieval architecture survived?: The eastern and western wings retain a medieval core, but the complex was heavily remodeled in the 19th century.