Top 12 Castles around Heuerßen

The small castle is now a restaurant. It served as a castle, or rather a summer residence for the founder Landgraf Wilhelm I., for just 1 day. Afterwards, the Landgraf had to flee, specifically from the French. From 1808, Jerome Bonaparte settled here and immediately introduced the mud baths in Bad Nenndorf, solely for his personal healing of a rheumatic ailment.

It stands in one of the most beautiful spots in Bad Nenndorf's spa park: the small castle – built in 1806 in the Neoclassical style. Initially, the building served as the summer residence of Landgrave Wilhelm I, the future Elector. However, just two years later, King Jérôme moved in. Napoleon's brother subsequently held many lively celebrations here – earning him the nickname "King Merry." From 1866 onward, the rooms served as lodgings for prominent spa guests. In 1891, the facade was given a triangular gable, and the romantic attic rooms disappeared. In the following years, several reading and writing rooms, a library, and a small museum were created on the ground floor. Today, the small castle can be described as a "house for special occasions": Couples can exchange vows in style in the specially furnished wedding room – and then celebrate extensively on-site. The building not only houses a café but also festive rooms that can be rented exclusively. And those who wish can spend truly special nights in the two double rooms or the suite on the upper floor – for example, after readings or classical concerts that regularly take place in the garden hall. Outside the small castle, by the way, stand two old stone bathtubs. They are relics from the 18th century – the time when bathing began in Nenndorf. Allegedly, there were once six such tubs. The whereabouts of the other four, however, remain unknown. Source: https://deister-erleben.de/schloesschen-im-kurpark/

The open-air museum is located on the site of the former Rodenberg Castle, which was later converted into a palace. This "museum island" is surrounded by a moat and houses the Ständehaus, the only surviving building of the old palace, which was badly damaged by fire in 1859. In the Ständehaus there is an exciting exhibition to discover that brings the history of the region to life.

The historic Weser Renaissance estate Rittergut Remeringhausen is located in the beautiful Schaumburg region near Hanover and Minden. Family-owned for 22 generations, the property is now the home of the owner family and a well-known event location for special events.

The later manor emerged from one or more farms. The two-story manor house is striking, surrounded by a wide moat and accessible via three bridges. The basement and ground floor are made of quarry stone masonry - largely unplastered - while the high upper floor is a half-timbered building with plastered compartments. The building was probably built in the 16th century. As a half-timbered building, it is one of the older manor houses in the Calenberger Land. Beginning of the 17th century. The (first) renovations have been carried out, which is indicated by a bay window on the east side designed in the Renaissance style with "1611" as the year of construction. In 1866, further renovations were carried out in the neo-Gothic style, with parts of the external masonry being massively replaced and the stone stair tower, a gallery, a bay window and a turret being added. The manor includes a spacious park with old trees. The avenue that begins behind the park and leads to the Munzeler Mark forest is remarkable. The manor goes back to property owned by the Counts of Schaumburg, who gave it out as a fiefdom. This was associated with a seat in the knight's curia of the Calenberg state estates (state parliament) and exemption from the sovereign's service obligations. In 1743 Georg Reinhard Langwerth v. Simmern, ancestor of the current owners, the manor. Source: https://www.barsinghausen.de/portal/seiten/wichtringhausen-903000177-20002.html

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I almost cycled past it. Unforgivable if you overlook such a sight. https://rittergut-wichtringhausen.de/

A really beautiful property. The park and the meadows invite you to stroll. Everything is coordinated and you can discover many small things. The events always fit perfectly into the ambience. Whether British Weekend or strolling in the park.