Hagenburg Castle

The origins of the castle date back to 1369, when the predecessor complex, Hagenburg Castle, was first documented. This fortification, probably built by the Counts of Schaumburg, secured the settlement of Hagenburg. From the 14th century onwards, the castle was often pledged and later served as an administrative seat. In 1558, Ludolf Klencke had a gatehouse built and renovations carried out. His son Ernst Ludolf undertook further renovations in 1574. Under Friedrich Christian Count of Schaumburg-Lippe, the half-timbered south wing was built in 1686, followed shortly thereafter by the east wing, which was replaced by a classical building at the end of the 18th century.