--- title: "Pforthaus" url: "https://www.mittelweser-tourism.com/poi/pforthaus" description: "Prisoners were guarded here and are even said to have been tortured.The building was initially only one storey high.In 1835, a further storey was built, which was used as a courtroom. In 1864, the court hearings were moved to the Achim district court." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/574299/862c353864ffde81c48ea8833b3a9f39bbc574dc3db108f305a668a06bcefa10/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Mittelweser > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Pforthaus ========= - Half-timbered house - Historical building A historic half-timbered building with a café terrace and umbrellas on a bustling square. The gatehouse was built in 1789 for the gatekeeper of the office building, who was also a prison guard. Prisoners were guarded here and are even said to have been tortured. The building was initially only one storey high. In 1835, a further storey was built, which was used as a courtroom. In 1864, the court hearings were moved to the Achim district court. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Outside viewing possible at any time. Read more 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 - Event - Weekly market - Christmas market - Place of interest - Half-timbered house - Historical building - Historical building - Tours 54.10 km - Bicycle 59.52 km - Bicycle 17.36 km - Bicycle Contact Obernstraße 43 28832 Achim