Castle of the Bremen archbishops in Hagen im Bremischen, over 800 years old, with grisaille paintings, an exhibition space, and a cultural program.
November 15, 2026 – May 30, 2027
Over 100 cartoons by the cartoonist Til Mette on everyday curiosities and social and political contradictions, along with works with a Bremen connection and a series on his trip to Spain in spring 2026.
Around 1200 the Archbishops of Bremen had a wooden castle built on an artificial mound in the damp floodplain, to protect the Bramstedt church against rebellious Stedinger farmers. After the victory over the Stedinger in 1234, it served mainly for administration and jurisdiction of the archbishopric; out of the timber building grew a "Festes Haus" (fortified house) with a chapel.
Its present form, a brick building of about 30 by 10 meters with a cellar, two main floors, and grain lofts, was given to it in the early 16th century by Archbishop Johann Rode, who used it as a summer residence. In 1575 Archbishop Heinrich III of Saxe-Lauenburg married here; the unusual grisaille paintings in the chapel and on the upper floor date from this period. Later the complex belonged for a time to the Swedish diplomat Schering Rosenhane and then passed to the Electorate of Hanover.
Services were held here until 1820; the castle was also an administrative house and a prison, and from 1846 to 1978 employees of the local court lived there. Today the Kultur- und Heimatverein Burg zu Hagen im Bremischen e. V. (cultural and heritage association) operates the historic building as a cultural center, with changing exhibitions, concerts, readings, and weddings in historic surroundings.
| Adults | €3 |
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| Children & teens | freePupils enter free. |
| Students & apprentices | freeStudents and trainees enter free. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €2 per personGroups of 10 or more; closed school groups from the Landkreis Cuxhaven, including teachers, enter free. |
| Guided tour by appointment | €20Group rate; from 40 people, two groups are formed |
The castle is accessible: an outdoor elevator at the back leads into the building, and an elevator connects the floors inside. Please register in advance at 04746 6043 so the elevator can be operated for you.
Great for kids & families
The event program regularly includes children's theater and concerts for children.
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
At events, the historic vaulted cellar is used for drinks and conversation.
Up to 100 guests.
Event hall on the upper floor for about 100 people with conference equipment; castle chapel for weddings; wedding room for the municipalities of Hagen im Bremischen and Beverstedt (up to 12 guests); and vaulted cellar for receptions.
Inquiries & details| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours by appointment. Tickets for events can be reserved by email at tickets@burg-zu-hagen.de. |
