Burg Kniphausen

#2554 among destinations in Germany

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Kniphausen Castle in Fedderwarden in the urban area of Wilhelmshaven in Lower Saxony was built in 1438 and eventually had "the typical appearance of a noble seat of the late Renaissance". In 1666/67, it was expanded into a fortress with four corner bastions.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 53°33'1"N, 8°3'7"E

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Burg Kniphausen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kaiser-Wilhelm-Brücke, Voslapp Range Rear Light, NordseePassage, Wasserturm Wilhelmshaven.

4.3 miSE
Bridge
Kaiser-Wilhelm-Brücke, Wilhelmshaven
109 min walk • The Kaiser Wilhelm Bridge is a swing bridge in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, and the town's landmark.
3.9 miNE
Lighthouse
Voslapp Range Rear Light
100 min walk • The Voslapp Range Rear Light is an integral part of maritime navigation along the German North Sea coast. This towering lighthouse, located in the Voslapp region of Germany, serves as a beacon of safety for vessels navigating the challenging waters of the Jade Bight.
3.4 miSE
53°31'8"N • 8°7'0"E
NordseePassage, Wilhelmshaven
88 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
3.3 miSE
Tower
Wasserturm Wilhelmshaven, Wilhelmshaven
83 min walk • Wasserturm Wilhelmshaven is a 42 meters tall landmark of Wilhelmshaven in Lower Saxony, Germany. The tower was built in the years of 1910-11 as the third water tower of Wilhelmshaven, and still functions as an important part of the town's water supply.
3.5 miSE
Lake, Harbor
Lake Bant, Wilhelmshaven
89 min walk • Lake Bant, or Banter See in German, is an artificial lake in the North Sea port city of Wilhelmshaven in north-west Germany. It is about 2.6 kilometres long and 0.5 kilometres wide.
2.4 miE
Botanical garden, Park
Botanischer Garten der Stadt Wilhelmshaven, Wilhelmshaven
62 min walk • The Botanischer Garten der Stadt Wilhelmshaven is a municipal botanical garden located at Gökerstraße 125, Wilhelmshaven, Lower Saxony, Germany. It is open daily in the warmer months; admission is free. The garden was established in 1947 as a school garden.
2.1 miE
Cemetery
Ehren-Friedhof, Wilhelmshaven
54 min walk • The cemetery of honor in Wilhelmshaven is located on the edge of the Rüstringer Stadtpark and was established between 1912 and 1914 as a burial place for the naval garrison.
3.5 miSE
Museum
Kunsthalle Wilhelmshaven, Wilhelmshaven
88 min walk • Kunsthalle Wilhelmshaven is a museum in Wilhelmshaven. It was opened in 1913 as the Kaiser-Friedrich-Kunsthalle. It was founded on the initiative of the then Chief of Naval Station of the North Sea, Admiral Friedrich Graf von Baudissin, and was...
2 miSE
Church
St.-Jakobi-Kirche, Wilhelmshaven
52 min walk • The Evangelical Lutheran St. Jacobi Church is the church of the former parish of Neuende, now the oldest church in the Wilhelmshaven district of Neuende.
3 miSE
53°31'45"N • 8°6'59"E
Kopperhörner Mühle, Wilhelmshaven
78 min walk • Windmill
2.4 miE
53°32'31"N • 8°6'27"E
Rosarium, Wilhelmshaven
61 min walk • Outdoor activities, Park