Lauenstein Castle

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Lauenstein Castle is a former hill castle that is now in ruins. It lies above the Salzhemmendorf village of Lauenstein in the German state of Lower Saxony. The castle was built in the 13th century by the barons of Homburg. From the 16th century it became militarily insignificant and was demolished in the 19th century due to its increasing state of dilapidation. ()

Local name: Burg Lauenstein Built: 1247 (778 years ago)Coordinates: 52°4'33"N, 9°32'56"E

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Lower SaxonyGermany

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

Nearby attractions include: Ith, Ith Sole Therme, Rasti Land, Besucherbergwerk.

3 miSE
Climbing
Ith
77 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Lower Saxony, Germany, the Ith is a prominent ridge that has become a mecca for rock climbing enthusiasts. This natural wonder, stretching over 20 kilometers in length and reaching heights of up to 439 meters, offers a unique...
1.6 miE
52°4'14"N • 9°35'9"E
Ith Sole Therme, Salzhemmendorf
42 min walk • Watersports, Spa, Gym
5.1 miE
Theme park, Amusement park
Rasti Land, Salzhemmendorf
131 min walk • Rasti-Land in Salzhemmendorf is an amusement park in southern Lower Saxony on the edge of the Weserbergland region. The park, with an area of about 16 hectares, has been family-owned since it opened in July 1973.
4.2 miNE
Museum
Besucherbergwerk
107 min walk • The Osterwald smelter adit in Osterwald was a mine in the eastern Osterwald coalfield that was excavated in 1842. As early as 1585, coal was mined at the Osterwald mountain range by order of Duke Julius of Brunswick.
2.9 miN
Locality
Coppenbrügge
75 min walk • Coppenbrügge is a municipality in the Hamelin-Pyrmont district, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated approximatively 15 km east of Hamelin.

Lauenstein Castle

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Lauenstein Castle plan & book

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

Ith

Ith Sole Therme, Salzhemmendorf

Rasti Land, Salzhemmendorf

Besucherbergwerk

Coppenbrügge