Schloss Ritzebüttel

The red brick castle features a central defensive tower rising 21 meters high with walls measuring three meters in thickness at its base.

From 1394 to 1937, the castle served as an important administrative outpost for Hamburg, controlling maritime traffic along the Elbe River and North Sea.

The castle holds regular art exhibitions, chamber music concerts, and literary readings in its restored ceremonial halls throughout the calendar year.

Visitors can explore the permanent 'Zeitwache' exhibition from Monday to Friday between 9:00 and 13:00, with additional afternoon hours from Tuesday to Friday.

The structure incorporates architectural elements from different periods, including a medieval tower, baroque facade additions, and modern interior renovations completed in 1996.

Location: Cuxhaven

Phone: +494721721812

Website: https://tourismus.cuxhaven.de/staticsite/staticsite.php?menuid=297&topmenu=124

GPS coordinates: 53.85756,8.69891

Latest update: May 15, 2025 11:16