Löwenburg

It looks like a medieval ruin, but it isn’t one: Landgrave Wilhelm IX had Löwenburg built in Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe between 1793 and 1801, modelled on a dilapidated knight’s castle. It was intended to symbolise that his principality had ruled the region since 1567. As such, the complex is equipped with everything a medieval castle needs – from the imposing castle tower and the tournament ground to the armoury. Wilhelm IX had the interior fitted out like a princely pleasure palace, even though he never lived there. With its medieval setting, valuable artefacts and costumed staff, Löwenburg was intended above all to impress his guests. A crypt beneath the castle chapel served as Wilhelm’s burial place. During an extensive restoration programme beginning in 2005, the conservators even recreated the original furniture. Since 2022, visitors have once again been able to experience Löwenburg as it was in Wilhelm’s day.

Löwenburg Castle is represented by Hessen Kassel Heritage. This organisation, run by the State of Hesse, develops exhibition concepts, guided tours and events for museums, castles and parks. Löwenburg Castle has already featured in various films and TV series; amongst other things, it made a brief cameo appearance in Wes Anderson’s "The Grand Budapest Hotel".

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