Grubenhagen Castle, the accessible keep takes visitors on a short journey through time and offers a magnificent view of the Einbeck basin.
Surrounded by wild nature, Grubenhagen Castle is located above the village of Rotenkirchen. It is around 10 km from the town of Einbeck.
The castle ruins bear their name from the bailiffs, the nobles of Grube.
The date of construction of the former castle is unknown, but it was probably built during the reign of the Brunswick Duke Henry the Lion (1129 - 1195) by the Counts of Dassel. The castle was first mentioned in documents in 1263.
Until the end of the 13th century, the castle was owned by the powerful Counts of Dassel, at which point it passed into Welfish ownership.
In 1449, the castle withstood a siege by the Landgrave of Hesse without major damage.
The castle was abandoned as a residence around 1520. At the end of the 16th century, the administration at the lower foot of the castle was moved to Rotenkirchen. Most of the quarry stones from the castle were reused here.
After the official residence was relocated, the castle began to fall into disrepair, so that nowadays all that remains of the then heavily fortified castle is the tower.
The Castle Association emerged from a citizens' initiative formed in 1977 to preserve the castle ruins, so that the keep and stables were gradually restored. The 18 m high tower has steps and can be accessed by visitors. The stable has been converted into a multi-purpose room for up to 40 people.
If you would like to borrow the key to the tower from the Castle Grubenhagen Association
(Domäne Rotenkirchen, Maren Cramm, info@burg-grubenhagen.de, + 49 151 / 24 15 94 27), you can enjoy a beautiful view from the top.
The fireplace room in the tower's annex can also be used by advance booking.
Events:
May 1st of each year from 11 am to 5 pm.
Food and drink will be provided.
The castle ruins bear their name from the bailiffs, the nobles of Grube.
The date of construction of the former castle is unknown, but it was probably built during the reign of the Brunswick Duke Henry the Lion (1129 - 1195) by the Counts of Dassel. The castle was first mentioned in documents in 1263.
Until the end of the 13th century, the castle was owned by the powerful Counts of Dassel, at which point it passed into Welfish ownership.
In 1449, the castle withstood a siege by the Landgrave of Hesse without major damage.
The castle was abandoned as a residence around 1520. At the end of the 16th century, the administration at the lower foot of the castle was moved to Rotenkirchen. Most of the quarry stones from the castle were reused here.
After the official residence was relocated, the castle began to fall into disrepair, so that nowadays all that remains of the then heavily fortified castle is the tower.
The Castle Association emerged from a citizens' initiative formed in 1977 to preserve the castle ruins, so that the keep and stables were gradually restored. The 18 m high tower has steps and can be accessed by visitors. The stable has been converted into a multi-purpose room for up to 40 people.
If you would like to borrow the key to the tower from the Castle Grubenhagen Association
(Domäne Rotenkirchen, Maren Cramm, info@burg-grubenhagen.de, + 49 151 / 24 15 94 27), you can enjoy a beautiful view from the top.
The fireplace room in the tower's annex can also be used by advance booking.
Events:
May 1st of each year from 11 am to 5 pm.
Food and drink will be provided.
