--- title: "Grafenschloss zu Hoya" url: "https://www.mittelweser-tourism.com/poi/grafenschloss-zu-hoya" description: "As the seat of the Lower County, it played a significant role in the Middle Ages between the bishoprics of Bremen and Minden. Often besieged and destroyed, but repeatedly rebuilt, the main parts of the three-winged complex date from the 19th century. Only the east and west wings are medieval at their core. Of the many castles and palaces that the Counts of Hoya built in the area that would later become the district of Nienburg, only the one in Hoya itself remains. However, the structure—located directly on the Weser River—acquired its current appearance largely in the 18th and 19th centuries, long after the old count’s family had died out.The complex has been restored, modernized, and repurposed. Today it houses the tourist information office, a wedding chapel, an exhibition on the history of the counts and the castle, and offices.Services offered by the Tourist Information Office:Accommodation bookingInformation on attractionsGuided toursSouvenirsCycling and recreational maps, books, and postcardsand much more" language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3258176/0c6a73719fac7916408694b4fa1d1f2b50b8b6e3efd884b30e1b4389da3749fb/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Mittelweser > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Grafenschloss zu Hoya ===================== - Tip - Castle - Tourist information - Special wedding venue - Museum of local history and geography Castle complex with red roof on the banks of the Weser, surrounded by trees, under a clear blue sky. Hoya Count's Castle on the Weser River, with its castle wall and blue bridge Hoya Castle is reflected in the river as cyclists take a break on the banks. A salmon-colored castle with white arched portals and planters on the paved forecourt. A salmon-colored facade at Hoya Castle, featuring a staircase, an open door, and a red tourist information flag. A bright wedding reception room in the count's castle, featuring a tree-trunk glass table, wooden chairs, and a decorative heart. Event hall in Hoya Castle with rows of chairs, a wooden-beamed ceiling, and large windows The ancestral castle of the Counts of Hoya was built as a moated castle on the western side of the Weser around 1213. As the seat of the Lower County, it played a significant role in the Middle Ages between the bishoprics of Bremen and Minden. Often besieged and destroyed, but repeatedly rebuilt, the main parts of the three-winged complex date from the 19th century. Only the east and west wings are medieval at their core. Of the many castles and palaces that the Counts of Hoya built in the area that would later become the district of Nienburg, only the one in Hoya itself remains. However, the structure—located directly on the Weser River—acquired its current appearance largely in the 18th and 19th centuries, long after the old count’s family had died out. The complex has been restored, modernized, and repurposed. Today it houses the tourist information office, a wedding chapel, an exhibition on the history of the counts and the castle, and offices. Services offered by the Tourist Information Office: - Accommodation booking - Information on attractions - Guided tours - Souvenirs - Cycling and recreational maps, books, and postcards - and much more Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Only exterior viewing possible. Read more Payment methods free of charge Accessibility **Travel for Everyone** 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 - Event - Weekly market - Place of interest - Church - Museum of local history and geography - Museum of local history and geography - Tours 77.66 km - Bicycle 50.02 km - Bicycle 70.80 km - Bicycle Contact Schloßplatz 4 27318 Hoya