--- title: "Schloss Varenholz" url: "https://www.deutsche-maerchenstrasse.com/en/start/poi/schloss-varenholz" description: "The Weser Renaissance castle with its Protestant church is located on the edge of the Weser floodplain and looks back on a long history. First mentioned as a castle in 1188, it was converted into a palace at the end of the 16th century by Count Simon VI zu Lippe, making it one of the most important buildings of the Weser Renaissance. The former aristocratic residence was the headquarters of the UFA Universum film company after the Second World War and today houses a boarding school with a private secondary school. (Courtyard tour possible) The castle church has a pulpit from 1681 and an organ from 1748." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/419344/0820af677c7a2f8a23bf52503d4d455db7f74824fcc3fd5d5093ac6c8f1c87f3/schloss-varenholz-mit-blick-in-richtung-kirchberg.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > start > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Schloss Varenholz ================= - Historical Sites Schloss Varenholz mit Blick in Richtung Kirchberg Im Schlossinnenhof Vor dem Torbogen Schloss Varenholz LIPKA\_IT\_QRAP\_06\_Kirchberg\_Bild 1\_Nadja Jacke.jpg Weser Renaissance castle with small castle church The Weser Renaissance castle with its Protestant church is located on the edge of the Weser floodplain and looks back on a long history. First mentioned as a castle in 1188, it was converted into a palace at the end of the 16th century by Count Simon VI zu Lippe, making it one of the most important buildings of the Weser Renaissance. The former aristocratic residence was the headquarters of the UFA Universum film company after the Second World War and today houses a boarding school with a private secondary school. (Courtyard tour possible) The castle church has a pulpit from 1681 and an organ from 1748. Read more Gemeinde Kalletal Gemeinde Kalletal Gemeinde Kalletal: Erleben Sie Natur, Kultur und Geschichte im Herzen von Lippe. Good to know ------------ Openings Only courtyard tours possible. Castle church during services or guided tours Read more Price info Only courtyard tours possible. Castle church during services or guided tours Read more General information - Parking Available Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities In Varenholz - Beutebrink/corner of Varenholzer Straße L781 Read more Author Anja Meyer Organization Gemeinde Kalletal License (master data) Anja Meyer This content has been partially or completely optimised or created by AI.* Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Well Worth Seeing - Tourist Informations - Castles / Palaces Contact Varenholzer Straße 32689 Kalletal