Some 15km southwest of Hamelin in pretty parkland near a tributary of the Weser River lies this Renaissance palace dating from 1588 to 1613. The castle is among the best of its kind in Germany, and was built on a former pilgrimage road that eventually led to Santiago de Compostella in Spain. Tours take you through rooms decked out with original Renaissance furnishings and paintings.
Getting here can be half the fun if you cycle along the Weser River bicycle path (heading south). Otherwise, take bus 40 (€2.70, 30 minutes) to the residence from Hamelin station.
