Oldenburg Castle

Schloss Oldenburg stands in Oldenburg (Oldenburg), in Lower Saxony, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 17th century. Adult admission costs 6 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on September 22, 2026.

Schloss Oldenburg stands in the centre of the town of Oldenburg, in Lower Saxony, and dates back to the 17th century. Once a princely residence, it now houses the collections of the Landesmuseum, covering fine arts and cultural history of the region. Visitors can see works by the painter Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein, displayed in the adjoining Prinzenpalais.

What to know

• The castle houses the Landesmuseum, dedicated to fine arts and cultural history.
• One part of the building, the historic staircase, is currently closed to visitors.
• A free lounge and reading space, the Hanna Stirnemann Lounge, is open on the ground floor.
• The site is listed as a Baudenkmal in Lower Saxony.
• The collections extend to the neighbouring Prinzenpalais, which displays works by Tischbein among others.

Practical information

Visit duration

Not verified

Wheelchair access

Full visit accessible

Dogs

Not verified

Parking

Not verified

The wheelchair-accessible entrance is reached via the château's inner courtyard.

Where this château is

Oldenburg · Oldenburg · Niedersachsen

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Address

Schloßpl. 1, 26122 Oldenburg (Oldb)

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

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Château phone number

+49 441 40570400

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Heritage status

Baudenkmal in Niedersachsen

Period of construction

17th century

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Frequently asked

Oldenburg Castle: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €6. Child: €1.50. Reduced: €4. Free for: children (0-6 years).

What can you see at Schloss Oldenburg?

The castle houses the Landesmuseum's collections of fine arts and regional cultural history.

How old is Schloss Oldenburg?

The current building dates from the 17th century.

Is Schloss Oldenburg a protected monument?

It is listed as a Baudenkmal in Lower Saxony.

Can visitors access the historic staircase?

No, the historic staircase is currently closed to visitors.

Sources

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

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q1303257
• Official website

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