Iburg Castle

The origins of Iburg Castle date back to 1070, when a castle with a wooden chapel was built on a hill. Ten years later, in 1080, a Benedictine monastery was founded there. From the 11th to the end of the 17th century, the dual complex of castle and monastery served as the residence of the Bishops of Osnabrück. In the early 17th century, the complex was transformed into a magnificent castle by Prince-Bishop Philipp Sigismund of Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel. During the Thirty Years' War, the castle suffered severe damage from looting and occupations. After the war, Bishop Franz Wilhelm von Wartenberg carried out extensive renovations. A notable resident was Sophie Charlotte of Hanover, who was born here in 1668 and later became the first Queen in Prussia. The era of the bishops ended in 1673 when the princely episcopal family moved to the newly built Osnabrück Castle.

Iburg Castle is located in Bad Iburg in the Osnabrück district, Lower Saxony, Germany, at an altitude of approx. 140 m above sea level.

Today, Iburg Castle houses a museum that offers insights into its long history, as well as a district court. Visitors can explore the complex and learn more about the various eras that have shaped the castle.

• Jagdschloss Iburg (Castle), approx. 0.6 km away
• Burg Scheventorf (Castle), approx. 2.4 km away
• Schloss Altenhagen (Castle), approx. 5.8 km away
• Kloster Oesede (Sacred building), approx. 6.9 km away