Adelebsen Castle

Castle in Trendelburg

Burg Adelebsen — CC BY-SA 3.0 / Johan Bakker

Adelebsen Castle is a well-preserved medieval castle located on a sandstone cliff above the Schwülme river about 10 miles (16 km) west of Göttingen, Germany. The castle was built in the 12th century as a fortified residence for the lords of Adelebsen and served as a border fortification for the principality of Göttingen. Their line ended in 1957 with the death of Georg Freiherr von Adelebsen, the castle is now owned by a foundation.

In the 16th century, the castle was acquired by the noble family of Knigge, who transformed it into a Renaissance palace. The castle underwent several renovations over the centuries and was eventually abandoned in the 19th century.

Visiting Burg Adelebsen

Adelebsen Castle is a fascinating tourist destination that requires some planning before your visit. After parking your car at a small and narrow car park in the center of Adelebsen, take a short walk up the steps through the city center to reach the castle. Along the way, you’ll pass by a small museum, a soldier memorial, and the St. Martini church.

Upon reaching the castle, you might wonder if you are allowed to enter the grounds since there are no signs indicating so. It’s only when you arrive at the donjon that you’ll see information posted on a building wall. To visit the donjon, you must call in advance or attend a special festival when admission is open to everyone.

While it may take some extra effort to plan your visit, Adelebsen Castle is well worth the trip. The lack of clear signage can be frustrating, but the castle’s historical significance and stunning architecture make it an interesting destination for history and architecture enthusiasts. With more detailed information provided, it could become an even more popular tourist spot.

The Adelebsen Castle appears in our Complete Guide to Visiting Trendelburg!

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