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Bückeburg Castle
A castle that reflects dreamily in the water, and a park of over 80 hectares. Add to that the old town right next door: all of this invites you to linger. For over 700 years, Schloss Bückeburg has been a living mirror of time. Impressive witnesses to a glorious past are the castle with its historic ornate rooms and the extensive park. Also included is the largest private mausoleum in the world with its imposing gold dome.
Construction history
The oldest building of the castle is the residential and defensive tower from 1304. The Counts of Holstein-Schaumburg built it to guard the Helweg, a major trade route.
They gradually expand the small settlement and fortify it with ditches, gates, and bridges.
One of the most significant periods in the history of construction took place between 1560 and 1622. During this period, the medieval fortress transformed itself into a magnificent Renaissance residence under Otto IV and his son Ernst.
In 1621, stables were added, which today are used by the Royal Riding School.
Finally, the last ruling prince Adolf (1911-1918) completed the mausoleum with a final architectural highlight. It is the largest tomb monument in private ownership worldwide.
Discover Schloss Bückeburg virtually
In an early document from the 13th century, the castle is first mentioned under the name „buckeborch“, as a residential and defensive tower. It served to guard an important trade route from the Baltic Sea to the Rhine. The 16th century (1560-1620) saw the castle develop the most. At that time, the medieval fortress evolved into a magnificent Renaissance castle. Subsequently, the facades and interior decoration received their Baroque appearance in the 18th century (1732).
The free 3D tour of Schloss Bückeburg starts in the courtyard. After that, it leads through the garden hall and the castle chapel to the stairwell with a photo gallery. It then continues through the Boiseriesaal, the Maria-Anna Room and the Gobelin Room to the halls. There are the White Hall, the Festsaal, the Yellow Salon, the Gobelin Hall and the Golden Hall waiting for you. At the end, there is the Gate of the Gods. Along the way, you will be accompanied by 19 audio guides and 6 videos, in German or English.
