Hausneindorf Castle, Medieval castle in Selke-Aue, Germany.

Hausneindorf Castle is a medieval fortress situated on elevated ground in the Selke valley. The buildings display typical military architecture with stone walls and towers that rise across the hillside and allow views over the river landscape.

The fortress was built in the Middle Ages as a fortification to control the Selke valley and trade routes. It was modified and adapted several times over the centuries before eventually losing its military importance.

The name Hausneindorf goes back to the "Burg zu Neundorf", founded around 1140 by Henry the Lion. From 1429 to 1573 the castle was held as a pledge by the Lords of Hoym. After 1711, as a Prussian state domain, farming use permanently changed its appearance.

The grounds are accessible by walking trails and can be explored on foot from surrounding villages. Check with local tourism information for accessibility details and seasonal opening times before your visit.

The surviving keep in the southeast corner of the inner castle was raised in Gothic style to 27 metres and still shows traces of a Renaissance spiral staircase. The 10 by 25 metre Romanesque palace also survives in the west of the 40 by 40 metre castle core.