Schloss Lüchow

Schloss Lüchow is a castle ruin with one preserved tower built of red brick, standing five stories tall and rising about 24 meters into the air. This cylindrical structure dominates the town center and now houses a museum dedicated to regional history.

The castle originated around 1040 for the Counts of Lüchow and was first recorded in documents in 1144. In 1274 the Dukes of Brunswick-Lüneburg took control of the site and shaped its later history.

The tower museum displays exhibits about the region's history and Slavic roots that shaped the area. Visitors can learn how people lived in this part of Lower Saxony and what influences defined their way of life.

Visitors can climb the tower's five floors and enjoy views of the town and surrounding countryside from different heights. The access is straightforward and allows for multiple viewing points depending on which level you reach.

Archaeological excavations revealed that the castle was built on top of an earlier Slavic fortress that measured about 75 meters across. This discovery shows that the area was home to Slavic peoples long before German settlement.

Location: Lüchow

GPS coordinates: 52.96591,11.15558

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:20