Bardenburg

Bardenburg is a medieval hillfort near Georgsmarienhütte, where remnants of walls and moat structures stand on elevated ground as evidence of a former fortification system. The site displays the layout and defensive features typical of its time.

The fortification was first documented in 1184 and represents the only castle in the Osnabrück region with a recorded connection to its original farm settlement. This direct link to a residential estate makes it historically valuable for understanding the region's development.

Locals refer to this archaeological site as Sachsenlager, a name that reflects memories of early Saxon settlements that once shaped the region's identity.

Information panels on-site offer insights into the fortification's history and structure, with additional details available through the Georgsmarienhütte Navigator website. The elevated location provides good visibility over the grounds and surrounding landscape.

Directly beneath the ancient fortification structures stands the Bardinghaus, a protected historical residence that demonstrates how different time periods were layered in the same location. This proximity reveals connections between the medieval stronghold and later settlement patterns.

Location: Georgsmarienhütte

GPS coordinates: 52.19142,8.04443

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:02