Bückeburg Castle

Bückeburg Palace has been in the possession of the family of the Counts of Holstein-Schaumburg, later the Princes of Schaumburg-Lippe, for over 700 years. The present building is a Renaissance palace with historic halls and rooms from four centuries.

Particularly impressive is the Great Banqueting Hall; the lavishly ornamented Palace Chapel and the Golden Hall contain masterpieces of the art of woodcarving. The Palace, which lies in the centre of the town of Bückeburg, is an attraction that draws visitors from far beyond the local area. It is surrounded by extensive gardens and parks covering more than 80 hectares.

The Mausoleum of the princely family, the biggest private mausoleum in the world, is surrounded by a park of its own. The mosaics and the shining gilded dome are strikingly colourful.

One important feature of the palace complex is the Princely Riding School. The stables are more than 400 years old and accommodate noble stallions of baroque breeds; visitors can watch top-notch riding displays in the styles of various periods in the historic Riding School Hall.

In the wider environs, the island fortress of Wilhelmstein in Lake Steinhude is a great draw to visitors. In addition to the baroque fortress itself, the boat crossing is of course also an experience.

Address
Schloßplatz 9, Bückeburg, Germany

Established
14th century