A journey back in time to other eras on the Weser cycle path
Imposing castles and palaces in the Weser Renaissance style line the Weser River and transport you on a journey back in time to bygone eras. Nowhere else in Germany is there such a large collection of palaces and other Renaissance-style buildings. Join us for an unforgettable bike tour: The appeal of the Fürstenberg Castle Museum lies in the combination of a historic Renaissance palace and a modern porcelain manufactory. The new Porcelain Museum offers a unique opportunity to discover the fascinating transformation of table culture from 1747 to the present day. The Baroque Corvey Castle was one of the most important intellectual and political centers in Northern Europe from the 9th to the 12th centuries. It continues to combine the sacred with the secular and is currently applying for UNESCO World Heritage status.
Unique Renaissance facilities
Bevern Castle is one of the most representative Renaissance buildings. It was built between 1603 and 1612 according to the essential specifications of its client, Statius von Münchhausen, as a regular four-wing complex around a square courtyard with a moat, two bridges, and a castle garden. Hämelschenburg Castle has been family-owned since 1437. The moated castle, along with its outbuildings, church, mill, park, and art collections, forms a unique Renaissance complex. Thedinghausen Erbhof Castle, built in 1620 in the style of the waning Weser Renaissance, is one of the most important secular architectural monuments with supra-regional cultural and historical significance. Various art and cultural events take place here during the summer months.
