History
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When King George V of Hanover once presented Marienburg Castle as a gift to his wife, Queen Marie, he could not have imagined that his token of love would one day become one of the most impressive neo-Gothic architectural monuments in Germany. Between 1858 and 1867, the Höhenschloss was built in the neo-Gothic style on the legendary Marienberg, which according to legend was inhabited by dwarves. The owner, Queen Marie, immediately took the castle to her heart and called it "my little El Dorado".
However, fate had a different destiny. King George V, blind since his youth, was never to see his gift with his own eyes, and his beloved wife Marie was never able to live there properly. Even before the palace was completed, in 1866 the Prussians forced King George V and his son into exile in Austria. A short time later, the queen moved into her castle with her two daughters, but as early as 1867, torn between home, longing for her husband and political pressure, she had to follow her king into exile in Austria and was never able to see her "Eldorado" again.
Prices / admission
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Castle tour | without tour guide - High season | with tour guide low season (November, January to March) |
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Adults | 13,50 € | 12,50 € |
Children (6-17 years) | 9,50 € | 9,50 € |
Children under 5 years | free | free |
Families (2 Adults up to 3 Children) | 40,00 € | 40,00 € |
Reduced (disabled persons/ groups*) | Adults: 11,50 € Children: 8,00 € | Adults: 11,50 € Children: 8,00 € |
Additional option castle tour in high season | only in connection with entrance tour, not on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays | |
Per Person: | 2,50 € | |
Group* per Person: | 1,50 € | |
Families (2 Adults up to 3 Children): | 5 € | |
*Groups only by prior arrangement, from 15 paying persons, not on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays On days with special events other prices may apply.
In the low season (November, January to March, except Winter Fairy Tale) Marienburg Castle can be visited only as part of a guided tour.
Opening Hours:
9 January to 24 March: Saturday and Sunday, 11am - 5pm
High Season:
25 March to 31 October: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am - 6pm
1 to 30 November: Saturday and Sunday, 11am - 5pm
Arrival
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You can reach Marienburg Castle in Hannover comfortably with the regiobus line 300. From March to November, the bus stops directly at the castle. If you get off at the bus stop Schloss Marienburg, it is only about 200 meters to walk to the castle.
Alternatively, you can also use the Nordstemmen train station, which is located nearby. From here it is about a 3 kilometer walk to the castle. Please note that there is no cab stand at the train station. If you need a cab, we recommend that you order it in advance.