Schloss Osnabrück

Schloss Osnabrück is a Baroque palace in the center of Osnabrück with four wings arranged around a closed courtyard. The ballroom on the third floor is one of the largest rooms and shows how important this building was as a prince-bishop's residence.

Construction of the palace began in 1667 under Prince-Bishop Ernst August I and it served as a seat of government for the region. Within a few decades, the prince-bishops moved their court to Hannover, shifting the center of power away.

The palace served as a seat of prince-bishops and continues to shape how people understand power and authority in the region. Visitors can see how the rooms still tell this story, even though they now serve different purposes.

The palace is now home to the administrative offices of the University of Osnabrück and is accessible during business hours. Visitors should know that access is mainly limited to public areas since the building functions as an administrative headquarters.

The building was damaged during World War Two and later carefully restored, with the university establishing its administration here starting in 1974. This shift from a prince-bishop's residence to a modern university campus shows how historic buildings find new purposes.

Location: Osnabrück

Architectural style: Baroque

Address: Neuer Graben 29, 49074 Osnabrück

GPS coordinates: 52.27130,8.04417

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:23