Rittergut Bennigsen

Rittergut Bennigsen is a manor house with a stone basement, main floor, and half-timbered upper level beneath a hipped roof situated within farmland. The building sits within a park that surrounds the estate complex.

The von Bennigsen family has owned this estate since 1311 and rebuilt the manor house in 1566 after damage from regional conflicts. The family seat shaped the landscape of the region for centuries.

The family coat of arms decorates the entrance gate and dates back to the 18th century. The rare tree species throughout the grounds reflect how owners have shaped the landscape over generations.

The manor opens to visitors during concerts, cinema evenings, and market events that can be found on the website or at local information centers. Walking paths allow you to circle the grounds, and sturdy shoes are recommended due to uneven terrain.

A former kitchen garden was transformed into an expansive park in 1860 under Rudolf von Bennigsen that creates the illusion of a castle surrounded by water. The water features and tree groupings were deliberately designed to enhance the estate's distant appearance.

Location: Springe

GPS coordinates: 52.23703,9.66936

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:25