Dankwarderode Castle

Dankwarderode Castle stands on an island in the Oker River, featuring a restored palas and architectural elements from the 12th century Saxon period.

Built between 1160 and 1175 under Duke Henry the Lion, the castle served as the primary residence for Brunswick dukes until their relocation to Wolfenbüttel.

The castle contains medieval artifacts from the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum collection, including the first bronze statue created north of the Alps.

Located at Burgplatz 4 in Brunswick, the castle welcomes visitors from Tuesday through Sunday between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM with full wheelchair access.

Public protests in 1873 prevented the castle's demolition, leading to its reconstruction by architect Ludwig Winter between 1887 and 1906.

Location: Innenstadt

Inception: 1963

Architects: Ludwig Winter

Architectural style: Romanesque art

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Part of: Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00

Website: http://3landesmuseen.de/Mittelalterausstellung-in-der-Burg-Dankw.1357.0.html

GPS coordinates: 52.26470,10.52420

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:16