--- title: "Stockturm" url: "https://www.mittelweser-tourism.com/poi/stockturm" description: "The Stockturm, probably the oldest building in Nienburg, is one of the town's landmarks. The moated castle of the Counts of Hoya formed a further fortification within the town's ramparts and served as the permanent residence of the Counts of Hoya from 1324. After the Thirty Years' War, the castle and outbuildings were demolished. Only the castle tower remained. It was then used for military purposes, including as a prison. Prisoners were kept \"in the stocks\" here. In 1975, the Stockturm was restored by the Corps Hannoverania on the occasion of the 950th anniversary celebrations. Today it is home to the Corps Hannoverania and the Rühmkorffbund.In the foyer of the tourist information office, Lange Str. 18, there is a model of the former Grafenburg. Only the name \"Schlossplatz\", next to the Stockturm tower, still refers to the former count's residence." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/997483/f04b1f9a6cdfa43edeadfb861526f002b0a9473aca086c75f8ee731a753479cb/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Mittelweser > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Stockturm ========= - Historical building A brick tower with red-tiled roofs, surrounded by bare trees, against a blue sky in the background. The brick facade of the Stockturm in Nienburg, covered in ivy, with a half-timbered gable and a blue sky. A detailed model of a historic castle on an island, surrounded by water and vegetation. A red brick tower in Nienburg with historic half-timbered elements and surrounding vegetation. A brick tower set amid lush greenery, featuring historic architecture with half-timbered elements and a sloped roof. A historic brick tower with red roof tiles, surrounded by trees, with a blue sky in the background. Remains of the former moated castle of the Counts of Hoya. The Stockturm, probably the oldest building in Nienburg, is one of the town's landmarks. The moated castle of the Counts of Hoya formed a further fortification within the town's ramparts and served as the permanent residence of the Counts of Hoya from 1324. After the Thirty Years' War, the castle and outbuildings were demolished. Only the castle tower remained. It was then used for military purposes, including as a prison. Prisoners were kept "in the stocks" here. In 1975, the Stockturm was restored by the Corps Hannoverania on the occasion of the 950th anniversary celebrations. Today it is home to the Corps Hannoverania and the Rühmkorffbund. In the foyer of the tourist information office, Lange Str. 18, there is a model of the former Grafenburg. Only the name "Schlossplatz", next to the Stockturm tower, still refers to the former count's residence. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Only exterior viewing possible. 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 - Event - Weekly market - Christmas market - Place of interest - Half-timbered house - Historical building - Half-timbered house - Tours 21.90 km - Bicycle 58.74 km - Bicycle 22.00 km - Bicycle Contact Weserwall 8 31582 Nienburg (Weser)