Rotenkirchen, where kings went on vacation The district of Rotenkirchen is located approx. 7 km southwest of the city Einbeck.
Rotenkirchen, a romantically situated village. It lies on the northern side of the Ahlsburg mountain range, approx. 6 km from the town of Einbeck. Many exciting personalities liked to spend time in Rotenkirchen even back then. Today, 168inhabitants (as of 02.01.2024) enliven it with a cheerful community.
The first documentary references go back to the year 1203 under the name "Hartungusde Rodenkerken".
Directly in the center of the village, in front of the Rotenkirchen domain, there is a Infopunkt.
A panel informs you about the historical treasures of Rotenkirchen as well as tour suggestions on the Ahlsburg ridge.
In addition to the information board there are 2 bicycle parking facilities as well as a seating area for resting.
The first documentary references go back to the year 1203 under the name "Hartungusde Rodenkerken".
News from archaeological excavations: 2022/2023
It was previously assumed that the settlement mentioned in 1203 was located 600 to 800 m north-east of the current estate, but an archaeological excavation has now located the medieval Rotenkirchen directly north-west of the estate buildings. In addition to a well made of field stones, postholes were also found, which can be interpreted as the remains of buildings. Finds from numerous settlement pits date mainly from the late 11th early 12th to the 14th/15th century, and thus even several decades before the construction of the Grubenhagen castle complex.
Culture and sights
- Not far from the site, in the forest area of Ahlsburg is the ruin of the medieval Burg Grubenhagen.
- The castle keep is accessible and offers a great view of the Einbeck Basin.
- The castle in Rotenkirchen was once the summer retreat of the Hanoverian kings. In 1816, the Duke of Cambridge had the hunting lodge designed and rebuilt by Georg Ludwig Laves. After the connection between the Kingdom of Hanover and Great Britain ended in 1837, King Ernst August and later his son George V spent their summers here. In 1866, the royal family had to give up the castle. It was ceded as a domain.
Directly in the center of the village, in front of the Rotenkirchen domain, there is a Infopunkt.
A panel informs you about the historical treasures of Rotenkirchen as well as tour suggestions on the Ahlsburg ridge.
In addition to the information board there are 2 bicycle parking facilities as well as a seating area for resting.
