Bückeburg

Bückeburg is a historic town with a palace in Lower Saxony that arranges its Baroque old town and princely residence around a central market square. Several parks and green spaces surround the center, while half-timbered houses line narrow streets leading from the railway station to the palace complex.

From 1919 to 1946 the town served as capital of the Free State of Schaumburg-Lippe during Germany's territorial reorganization. This period followed centuries of princely rule that left the place with its palace buildings and generously planned urban structure.

The Town Church preserves a bronze baptismal font created by Dutch artist Adriaen de Vries and hosts musical performances throughout the year. Inside, Renaissance elements combine with Baroque furnishings to form a space used equally for concerts and worship services.

The S1 line of Hanover S-Bahn connects the place hourly with larger cities, with trains departing from the central railway station. From there, footpaths lead through the old town directly to the palace and churches, making most sights easily reachable on foot.

The Princely Mausoleum was built in 1915 and ranks as the largest private burial site still in use, featuring a dome covered in gold mosaic. The building combines neoclassical architecture with Byzantine elements and sits in its own park outside the town center.

Location: Schaumburg

Location: Lower Saxony

Elevation above the sea: 52 m

Website: https://bueckeburg.de

GPS coordinates: 52.26083,9.04917

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:43