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Castles in Lower Saxony, Germany

527 châteaux listed · verified entries first, then the most searched-for; alphabetical index at the bottom of the page

Every castle, fortress and palace we have recorded in Lower Saxony, Germany, from the most visited to the least known, with what we know of their opening hours and prices.

Coming this weekend? 32 castles open on Saturday or Sunday in Lower Saxony, Germany.

During the holidays, 37 castles open in Lower Saxony, Germany (Christmas holidays (Weihnachtsferien)).

During the holidays, 39 castles open in Lower Saxony, Germany (Easter holidays (Osterferien)).

How much does it cost? 17 entry prices in Lower Saxony, Germany, including 2 free castles.

For the press: the most searched-for castles in Lower Saxony in 2026.

We record 527 castles, manor houses and strongholds in Lower Saxony, Germany, spread across 300 towns and villages.

55 of them receive visitors, according to their official website or their business listing. We have checked the opening hours of 49 and the prices of 17 of them, and each entry shows the date of that check.

The most visited, with reviews, is Schloss Dankern (Dankern Castle) (Haren).

This page lists the 400 most visited châteaux out of 527. Department by department, the list is complete.

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Frequently asked

How many châteaux in Lower Saxony, Germany can you visit?
We record 527 châteaux in Lower Saxony, Germany, across 300 towns and villages. Not all are open: many are private properties we list for their heritage interest, and the entry says so when we know.
Which is the most visited château in Lower Saxony, Germany?
Schloss Dankern, in Haren, with — visitor reviews. Actual footfall is the measure, not an editorial ranking.
Where can I find opening hours?
On each entry. We know the hours of 49 châteaux in this list, read from their official website or their business listing, with the date we last checked shown.

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