| Location | Kassel, Hesse, Germany (Google Maps Location) |
| Open for Visitors | Yes |
| Rooms Available | No |
Lowenburg Castle, located in the scenery of Bergpark above Wilhelmshohe Palace, is one of the earliest mock medieval of Europe. The significant parts of this beautiful fairytale castle’s ruins have been preserved, enabling its former appearance. Today, it is counted as one of the most significant buildings of its genre and one of the first major neo-Gothic buildings in Germany. It is open to visitors to explore. If you plan to visit Lowenburg Castle, the information below will help you organise your trip smoothly
Löwenburg Castle History
Lowenburg Castle, also known as Lion’s Castle, was built by the Landgrave William IX from Hessen Kassel in the 18th century. The construction of the castle started in 1793 and was completed in 1801. Initially planned as a tower with a guest house, it was built as a complete fortress grouped around the courtyard. The entire work was handled by the royal court building inspector, Heinich Christoph Jussow, who went to England to study romantic English ruins. The castle was severely damaged during several attacks.
Reconstruction took place in the castle in the post-war years; however, it still needs to be completed. Currently, the keep of castle is being reconstructed. During your visit, you can explore its interiors in the guided tours that start every hour. This castle houses weapons and armour from the 16th and 17th centuries.
Löwenburg Castle Interesting Facts
- Visitors are only allowed to go inside the Lowenburg Castle when they are a part of guided tours.
- In 1922, some parts of Georg Jacoby’s film “This is how men are” were shot in this castle.
- In 2010, episode 19 of the German-language TV series “Pfarrer Braun” was filmed in this castle.
- Deutsche Post AG issued a 90 cents stamp as a part of its special stamp series of Castles and Palaces on January 2, 2016. It features Lowenburg Castle in winter.
Löwenburg Castle Nearby Places to Stay
Many hotels and restaurants surround Lowenburg Castle. Depending on your budget, you can find the best option for yourself. Here are Castrum Castle’s suggested nearby places to stay:
- Best Western Hotel Kurfuerst Wilhelm I
- Hotel Elfbuchen
- IntercityHotel Kassel
- Kurparkhotel Bad Wilhelmshöhe
- Golden Tulip Kassel Hotel Reiss
- Schlosshotel Bad Wilhelmshöhe Conference & Spa
- Pentahotel Kassel
- Hotel Schweizer Hof
- H4 Hotel Kassel
- Hotel Palmenbad
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lowenburg Castle?
Lowenburg Castle is located on the hill spur above the Eifel village, Monreal, in the Elzbach valley of Germany. Visitors can reach there by road. Furthermore, it is easy to find public transportation services to reach the castle.
Who owns Lowenburg Castle?
The castle is under Landgrave Wilhelm IX. However, the castle’s ruins are inherited by the state castle administration.
Have you visited this castle before? If yes, why not share some beautiful pictures with us!
You can email us your pictures of the castle at castrumtocastle@gmail.com. Please use the name of the castle in the subject line.
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Nitesh Kucchal
Nitesh Kuchhal, an IIM Calcutta graduate, is more than an educator—he's a mentor. With a passion for leadership and entrepreneurship, and travel. He has explored over 20 countries. Beyond teaching, he dives into psychology and discusses social issues. Though he is not a history expert, he enjoys learning about it through books, adding a historical touch to his many interests.
