Ahlden House

The three-winged mansion stands on the river Aller, featuring a Renaissance facade and two floors surrounded by former moats and ramparts.

The château gained notoriety as the prison of Sophia Dorothea of Celle, who stayed confined within its walls from 1694 until her death in 1726.

The building represents the architectural transition from medieval water castles to Renaissance mansions in northern Germany during the 16th century.

The interior spaces open to visitors during art auctions, while the courtyard remains accessible to the public during regular operating hours.

The structure stands on the site of the former Bunkenburg Castle, which relocated due to changes in the river's course during medieval times.

Location: Ahlden

Floors above the ground: 2

Address: Große Str. 1, 29693 Ahlden (Aller)

GPS coordinates: 52.75920,9.55786

Latest update: May 12, 2025 10:22