--- title: "Schloss Petershagen" url: "https://www.mittelweser-tourism.com/poi/schloss-petershagen" description: "The estate was built north of Minden, directly at the mouth of the Ösper into the Weser River, and was originally surrounded by a water moat. The castle was placed under the protection of Saint Georgonius and consisted of a thick, round tower with a dungeon and a defensible palace. It served as the residence of the Prince-Bishops of Minden and was transformed into a palace in the 16th century under Bishop Franz II of Waldeck by the Swabian master builder Jörg Unkair. Dark Portasandstone was used as the building material, and it was decorated with light Obernkirchen sandstone in a stick-style pattern at the windows and door frames. Noteworthy are also the sandstone carvings on the spiral staircase and the magnificent coat of arms of Franz II.Unfortunately, some structures of the castle complex have disappeared over time: the gatehouse, rondelle, and fortifications. In 1560, Bishop Gerhard of Brunswick-Lüneburg built the so-called \"New House\" with a banquet hall and church. A gallery on skillfully carved consoles connected the new and old houses. From 1649 to 1669, the castle served as the seat of the Brandenburg government, after which it was abandoned as a government seat and the administration moved to Minden. Today, Schloss Petershagen is used as a hotel and restaurant." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/213843/0463b58def5a828e8b2f497950e890226281a711033831900653bed803977a66/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Mittelweser > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Schloss Petershagen =================== - Tip - Castle - Historical structure Petershagen Castle on the Weser River, surrounded by green meadows and a clear blue sky. A stone fountain with gargoyles in the courtyard, surrounded by old buildings and green trees. A picturesque mansion with a red-tiled roof and ivy-covered sandstone, set in a rural setting. The historic Petershagen Castle, with its magnificent natural-stone facade and red-tiled roof. The historic Petershagen Castle, with its distinctive half-timbered features and red-tiled roof, on the banks of the Weser. The castle of Petershagen was built around 1306 by Bishop Gottfried of Waldeck as a water castle. The estate was built north of Minden, directly at the mouth of the Ösper into the Weser River, and was originally surrounded by a water moat. The castle was placed under the protection of Saint Georgonius and consisted of a thick, round tower with a dungeon and a defensible palace. It served as the residence of the Prince-Bishops of Minden and was transformed into a palace in the 16th century under Bishop Franz II of Waldeck by the Swabian master builder Jörg Unkair. Dark Portasandstone was used as the building material, and it was decorated with light Obernkirchen sandstone in a stick-style pattern at the windows and door frames. Noteworthy are also the sandstone carvings on the spiral staircase and the magnificent coat of arms of Franz II. Unfortunately, some structures of the castle complex have disappeared over time: the gatehouse, rondelle, and fortifications. In 1560, Bishop Gerhard of Brunswick-Lüneburg built the so-called "New House" with a banquet hall and church. A gallery on skillfully carved consoles connected the new and old houses. From 1649 to 1669, the castle served as the seat of the Brandenburg government, after which it was abandoned as a government seat and the administration moved to Minden. Today, Schloss Petershagen is used as a hotel and restaurant. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Only exterior viewing is permitted. Read more Payment methods free of charge 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 - Glass works - Archaeological site - Historical structure - Tours 47.00 km - Bicycle Contact Schloßfreiheit 5-7 32469 Petershagen