Burg Neuhaus

About the museum

The Neuhaus moated castle was built around 1371/72 during the Lüneburg Succession War as the "Neues Haus" (New House) of the Welfs under Duke Magnus II and the city of Braunschweig. It secured the important Aller crossing between Drömling and Barnbruch, served as a counter-castle to Vorsfelde, and administered the northeastern region of the duchy. Today it is considered one of the best-preserved medieval moated castles in northern Germany.

After the bombardment in 1552 it lost its role as a knights' seat and became a ducal administrative house; from 1585 to 1890 it also served as a brewery and distillery. After the end of its administrative seat in 1935, a sports school followed in 1936 and, from 1947 to 1980, a children's home. In 1981 the city of Wolfsburg acquired the complex; in 1999 the Freundeskreis Burg Neuhaus e. V. (friends' association) was founded.

The museum in the round tower opened in January 1986 and shows the history of the castle and the former Amt Neuhaus on 48 square meters. Since August 2003 the friends' association has run it on a volunteer basis; it is a branch of the Wolfsburg City Museum. Besides the museum, the castle is used today by, among others, a local archive, art studios, a kindergarten, and clubs; the knights' hall hosts events and celebrations.

Highlights

• Model of the castle complex
• Diorama of the customs station
• Model of the watermill
• Medieval weapons and documents on life in earlier times
• Free admission

Permanent exhibition

• Museum im Rundturm – Models of the castle complex and the watermill, a diorama of the customs station, medieval weapons, and documents show the history of the castle and of the Amt Neuhaus.

Founded

1986

Operated by

Freundeskreis Burg Neuhaus e. V. (Außenstelle des Stadtmuseums Wolfsburg)

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Only partially accessible because of the paved approach. In 2025 the paving of the access road was smoothed and a ramp was built in the castle courtyard, which makes the way into the museum easier.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

According to the friends' association, the museum is very well suited to a joint visit with children and families.

Getting there & parking

The castle is in the Wolfsburg district of Neuhaus; an overview map of the castle and its grounds hangs in the entrance area.

Amenities & dining

Directly opposite the castle is the Hotel an der Wasserburg with the restaurant “Lang is her”.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties

The knights' hall and tower room of the castle can be rented for events and family celebrations (inquiries to the City of Wolfsburg, Department of Culture and Education, tel. 05361 281594).

Plan your visit