--- title: "Altes Amtsgericht Thedinghausen" url: "https://www.mittelweser-tourism.com/poi/altes-amtsgericht-thedinghausen" description: "Here, between the two courses of the old and new Eyter rivers, stood the moated castle of Thedinghausen in 1285. This is where the name \"Am Burgplatz\" comes from. It was built by Archbishop Gieselbert of Bremen to protect the archbishopric of Bremen against the Counts of Hoya.The castle later lost its strategic importance and fell into disrepair. In 1679/81 the Brunswickers took over the office of Thedinghausen and erected an extensive ensemble of buildings on the former castle square. The present office building was erected in 1846/47 . The building lost its purpose as a district court and seat of the district administration during the Second World War. Today it is used by the Thedinghausen Youth Center. " language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/797302/81d720ffaeecb0715a7c34cd0a9a2a0a34564e2f7199f25126cab8037129fe9b/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Mittelweser > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Altes Amtsgericht Thedinghausen =============================== - Historical building A historic brick building with a red roof, surrounded by a green lawn and shady trees. A historic red-brick building with a green lawn, surrounded by lush trees. The building was erected in 1846/47. Here, between the two courses of the old and new Eyter rivers, stood the moated castle of Thedinghausen in 1285. This is where the name "Am Burgplatz" comes from. It was built by Archbishop Gieselbert of Bremen to protect the archbishopric of Bremen against the Counts of Hoya.The castle later lost its strategic importance and fell into disrepair. In 1679/81 the Brunswickers took over the office of Thedinghausen and erected an extensive ensemble of buildings on the former castle square. The present office building was erected in 1846/47 . The building lost its purpose as a district court and seat of the district administration during the Second World War. Today it is used by the Thedinghausen Youth Center. Read more Good to know ------------ Author Mittelweser-Touristik GmbHLange Straße 18 31582 Nienburg/Weser Organization Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH License (master data) Mittelweser-Touristik GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Castle - Historical building - Historical building - Tours 4.93 km - Walking / hiking 6.40 km - Nordic walking 6.00 km - Nordic walking Contact Am Burgplatz 27321 Thedinghausen