--- title: "Schlossmodell Nienburg" url: "https://www.mittelweser-tourism.com/poi/schlossmodell-nienburg" description: "Model of the former Nienburg Castle on today's Schlossplatz. Idea and builder Wolfgang Maaß. Today, only the stock tower remains of the former complex.Nienburg Castle was originally a square fortification built in the late Middle Ages. The Counts of Hoya resided here. They expanded the castle into a Renaissance fortress in the 16th century. The Counts of Hoya died out in 1582. The castle became the seat of the Drosten. After the Thirty Years' War, the buildings were demolished except for the tower. The stones were used to extend the town fortifications. The castle moat was filled in. The tower was used as a prison. The prisoners lay in the stocks - hence the current name \"Stockturm\". The appearance of the tower still corresponds to that of the late 17th century." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1964454/7f3970ff934884568423dda13e943fa51c8f154c0c5b585738f371aa20f31bff/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Mittelweser > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Schlossmodell Nienburg ====================== - Other architecture, infrastructure, culture destinations A highly detailed model of the castle, protected by a Plexiglas display case, is on display in an information center. This model of Nienburg Castle faithfully depicts its historic architecture and location on the waterfront. A miniature model of a historic castle with battlements, surrounded by moats and fortified walls. A miniature model of a castle with red roofs, surrounded by a moat and walking paths. Expansion status around 1630. Model of the former Nienburg Castle on today's Schlossplatz. Idea and builder Wolfgang Maaß. Today, only the stock tower remains of the former complex. Nienburg Castle was originally a square fortification built in the late Middle Ages. The Counts of Hoya resided here. They expanded the castle into a Renaissance fortress in the 16th century. The Counts of Hoya died out in 1582. The castle became the seat of the Drosten. After the Thirty Years' War, the buildings were demolished except for the tower. The stones were used to extend the town fortifications. The castle moat was filled in. The tower was used as a prison. The prisoners lay in the stocks - hence the current name "Stockturm". The appearance of the tower still corresponds to that of the late 17th century. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings 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 - Other architecture, infrastructure, culture destinations - Other architecture, infrastructure, culture destinations - Other architecture, infrastructure, culture destinations - Tours 21.90 km - Bicycle 58.74 km - Bicycle 22.00 km - Bicycle Contact Lange Straße 18 31582 Nienburg (Weser)