Gifhorn Castle

Gifhorn Castle (Schloss Gifhorn) is a Weser Renaissance castle in Gifhorn, Germany, built between 1525 and 1581. Once fortified with moats, ramparts, and bastions, it was never captured and served briefly (1539–1549) as the Residenz of Duke Francis of Brunswick-Lüneburg.

Built in a trapezoid plan with bastion towers and underground passages, it included a gatehouse (1526), the Ablagerhaus with the Great Hall, the Protestant castle chapel (1547), and the Kommandantenhaus (1581). The castle later housed officials, a grain store, and a court.

Although fortifications were dismantled in the late 18th century, the castle was renovated in 1978–83. Today it hosts the district council, a museum, events, and a restaurant.

Address
Schloßplatz 5, Gifhorn, Germany

Established
1525-181