Neuhaus Castle

Neuhaus Castle in Wolfsburg is one of the best-preserved medieval moated castles in northern Germany. It was built in 1371-1372 by Duke Magnus the Younger of Brunswick as a counter-fortress to Wolfsburg. From 1423 it served as the seat of the Bartensleben family until mid-16th century, when it lost its military role and became a ducal administrative center and agricultural estate.

The square castle (33 × 30 m) with moat, keep (20 m), and corner towers was badly damaged in the Schmalkaldic War (1552) but later rebuilt. From 1585 to 1890 it housed a brewery and distillery. In the 20th century it was used as a Nazi sports school, then after WWII as a children’s home and later a school.

Since 1981 the castle has belonged to the city of Wolfsburg. Parts are used for community activities, and since 1992 much of the former estate has operated as a hotel and conference center.

Address
Burgallee 2, Neuhaus-Reislingen, Wolfsburg, Germany

Established
1371