--- title: "Brunsburg" url: "https://www.mittelweser-tourism.com/poi/brunsburg" description: "In the forest to the east of Heemsen lies Brunsburg Castle, a large early medieval rampart complex, probably dating from the time of the wars between the Franks and Saxons. The builders erected the castle strategically on a small ridge that juts out into the boggy forest like a peninsula. Surrounded on three sides by moorland and streams, the Brunsburg could only be reached from the south side, which is why an additional rampart secured the castle. The ramparts are almost all very well preserved and are still of considerable size today.The castle complex, built around the 9th century, is divided into a bailey and a main castle. Excavations were carried out in the triangular main castle; panels provide information about the finds. No excavations have yet been carried out in the outer bailey. According to legend, a treasure, an old war chest, is hidden in Brunsburg Castle. The forest in which the Brunsburg is located, the so-called Sündern, is ideal for walks. The approach is from Heemsen in the direction of Steimbke, then please follow the signs." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/765124/671ba1c9c22d6bebb8ca4d660d18c17896d3841c899a4a12fedf08c0ebd62947/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Mittelweser > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Brunsburg ========= - Archaeological site - Castle A wooden bench and an information sign with a red tiled roof stand along a hiking trail in the early spring forest. Information sign about Brunsburg Castle near Heemsen, featuring texts, drawings, and historical illustrations. A forest trail lined with birch trees and featuring a wooden shelter, surrounded by tall trees. A path through a deciduous forest with a bench and a covered wooden sign, surrounded by tall, bare trees in the spring. A forest trail with an information sign and a bench, surrounded by tall pine and deciduous trees. Early medieval ramparts In the forest to the east of Heemsen lies Brunsburg Castle, a large early medieval rampart complex, probably dating from the time of the wars between the Franks and Saxons. The builders erected the castle strategically on a small ridge that juts out into the boggy forest like a peninsula. Surrounded on three sides by moorland and streams, the Brunsburg could only be reached from the south side, which is why an additional rampart secured the castle. The ramparts are almost all very well preserved and are still of considerable size today. The castle complex, built around the 9th century, is divided into a bailey and a main castle. Excavations were carried out in the triangular main castle; panels provide information about the finds. No excavations have yet been carried out in the outer bailey. According to legend, a treasure, an old war chest, is hidden in Brunsburg Castle. The forest in which the Brunsburg is located, the so-called Sündern, is ideal for walks. The approach is from Heemsen in the direction of Steimbke, then please follow the signs. Read more Good to know ------------ Price info Free of charge. Read more 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 - Archaeological site - Archaeological site - Archaeological site Contact Bruchweg 31622 Heemsen