Burg Ummendorf

Burg Ummendorf is a castle in Ummendorf, Germany, featuring a strong defensive tower from the 12th century that was later topped with an octagonal chamber. The structure spreads across several wings, with the southern section housing school facilities alongside the museum spaces.

Archbishop Friedrich I of Wettin founded the castle in 1178 to defend the border between present-day Saxony-Anhalt and Lower Saxony. During the 16th century, the structure was modified and expanded to meet new defensive needs.

The castle houses the Börde Museum, which displays agricultural tools and traditional crafts that reflect the region's farming heritage. The grounds feature a garden that reveals how people in this area have worked with plants over time.

The site is easily accessible and hosts both museum spaces and an elementary school that share the facilities. Visitors should keep in mind that some areas may have restricted access during school hours.

The castle holds a private library with approximately 380 books from the 17th and 18th centuries, gradually being made available to the museum. This rare collection provides insight into the knowledge and interests of the period when the castle was actively inhabited.