Gutshaus Ahlten

Gutshaus Ahlten is a manor house built in the 16th century with a symmetrical two-story timber-framed structure. The building features nine window bays and a reconstructed sandstone staircase at its main entrance.

The estate was founded in 1580 by Stats Schlüter and received special privileges from Duke Erich II, including judicial authority over surrounding lands. The Schlemm family later took over the property and made it their ancestral seat.

The manor was home to the Schlemm family for generations and remains a defining landmark in the village landscape. Its architecture reflects how important such estates were to rural society in this part of Lower Saxony.

The manor is located at Hannoversche Straße 30 in Ahlten and is easy to reach from the main road. Nearby visitors can explore other historic sites such as Amtshaus Ilten and Burg Misburg.

In the 17th and 18th centuries the estate was known for brewing beer without permission, which led to a lengthy legal dispute. The conflict was finally settled in 1711 and reveals tensions between rural landowners and official authority.

Location: Lehrte

GPS coordinates: 52.36150,9.91038

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:43