Gifhorn Castle, Gifhorn

Name: Gifhorn Castle
Address: Schloßpl. 1, Gifhorn, 38518, Germany
Telephone: +49 5371 9459111

#2 among attractions in Gifhorn

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Gifhorn Castle is a castle in Gifhorn, Germany, built between 1525 and 1581 in the Weser Renaissance style. The castle was fortified until 1790 with moats, ramparts and bastions and was never captured. In the 16th century it was the Residenz of the Duchy of Gifhorn under Duke Francis of Brunswick-Lüneburg for just 10 years. ()

Local name: Schloss Gifhorn Coordinates: 52°29'22"N, 10°32'50"E

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Schloßpl. 1Gifhorn 38518 Germany

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+49 5371 9459111

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Gifhorn Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: International Wind- and Watermill Museum, famila Einkaufszentrum, Adventgemeinde Gifhorn-Mitte, St. Bernward.

~1500 ftN
Open-air museum with wind and water mills
International Wind- and Watermill Museum, Gifhorn
8 min walk • Nestled in the scenic city of Gifhorn, Germany, the International Wind- and Watermill Museum offers a unique cultural and educational experience for visitors from around the globe. Dedicated to the preservation and presentation of mill technology, this open-air museum...
0.9 miS
52°28'39"N • 10°32'32"E
famila Einkaufszentrum, Gifhorn
22 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~1720 ftSW
Church
Adventgemeinde Gifhorn-Mitte, Gifhorn
9 min walk • The Seventh-day Adventist Church is an Adventist Protestant Christian denomination which is distinguished by its observance of Saturday, the seventh day of the week in Christian and the Hebrew calendar, as the Sabbath, and its emphasis on the imminent Second Coming of Jesus Christ.
0.5 miW
Church
St. Bernward, Gifhorn
12 min walk • The Church of Saint Bernward is a Catholic church in the Lower Saxon district town of Gifhorn. Named after the holy bishop Bernward of Hildesheim, the church at Kirchweg 7 belongs to the parish of St.
~1080 ftW
52°29'26"N • 10°32'34"E
Lady Devorgilla, Gifhorn
6 min walk • Windmill
1.1 miSE
Church
St. Altfrid, Gifhorn
30 min walk • The Church of Saint Altfrid is the Catholic parish church in Gifhorn, a district town in the east of Lower Saxony. It is named after the holy Hildesheim bishop and cathedral builder Altfrid and is located at Pommernring 2.

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When is Gifhorn Castle open?

Gifhorn Castle is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 2 pm - 5 pm
Wednesday 2 pm - 5 pm
Thursday 2 pm - 5 pm
Friday 2 pm - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Gifhorn Castle?

Nearby attractions include Lady Devorgilla, Gifhorn (6 min walk), International Wind- and Watermill Museum, Gifhorn (8 min walk), Adventgemeinde Gifhorn-Mitte, Gifhorn (9 min walk), St. Bernward, Gifhorn (12 min walk).

Gifhorn Castle, Gifhorn

Facts and practical information

Gifhorn Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

International Wind- and Watermill Museum, Gifhorn

famila Einkaufszentrum, Gifhorn

Adventgemeinde Gifhorn-Mitte, Gifhorn

St. Bernward, Gifhorn

Lady Devorgilla, Gifhorn

St. Altfrid, Gifhorn

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Gifhorn Castle open?

Which popular attractions are close to Gifhorn Castle?