Schloss Rodenberg

Schloss Rodenberg is a water castle and open-air museum in Rodenberg featuring two artillery towers, including a hexagonal bastion and a rondel, connected by walls that surround a moat system. The layout shows the typical defensive construction of a medieval fortification.

The castle was built between 1228 and 1280 by the counts of Schaumburg as a medieval defense. It underwent Renaissance modifications in 1559 and came under the rule of Landgraf Wilhelm VI in 1640.

The Ständehaus, the last original building still standing, now displays collections about the region's past. Visitors can see objects and documents that show how people lived and worked in this area over the centuries.

The museum opens only on weekends and is best reached on foot or by car. Planned visits should be arranged in advance to get the full experience with a guided tour.

Archaeological excavations between 2000 and 2004 uncovered the original defense system and made it the only fully excavated artillery fortification of its period in Germany. These discoveries let visitors understand how castles and warfare evolved in real detail.

Location: Rodenberg

GPS coordinates: 52.31377,9.35644

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:22