Bevern: Renaissance, Museums and Castle History

A Four-Winged Renaissance Complex

Statius von Münchhausen had Bevern Castle built between 1603 and 1612. Four wings enclose a square courtyard; the complex also includes a moat, two bridges and a castle garden. The courtyard’s clear layout and the wings surrounding it make the structure of the castle easy to picture. The moat and bridges add further distinctive features to the ensemble.

The local history museum in Bevern Castle presents the history of the Weser Renaissance castle built by Statius von Münchhausen and of the town of Bevern. Items in the collection bear witness to the past lives, homes and work of the people of Bevern. Alongside the history of the complex, the everyday lives of the people in the town are also at the center.

The local history museum also includes a large collection of archaeological, mineralogical and fossil finds. Another focus is optical telegraphy. The building’s history, everyday life and the different areas of the collection thus form distinct themes within Bevern’s local history.

The Renaissance Experience and a Guided Tour

The Renaissance Experience at Bevern Castle tells the life story of Statius von Münchhausen at 19 multimedia experience stations. Opening arrangements may vary seasonally, so check current visiting options before planning a visit to the Renaissance Experience.

A different perspective is the focus of the guided tour of Bevern: it leads from the castle to the house where Dr. Paula Tobias lived and brings her life to life. The tour can be booked; confirm its availability with the provider in advance. The two options also differ in format: the Renaissance Experience tells its story at multimedia stations, while the tour leads through Bevern and focuses on Dr. Paula Tobias.

The Wider Holzminden Destination

Those who also include the wider Holzminden destination in their vacation plans will find more cultural and natural attractions. Polle Castle Ruins stand on a hill about 25 meters high above the municipality of Polle in the Weser Valley. The Museum at Fürstenberg Castle displays porcelain from more than 265 years of the FÜRSTENBERG porcelain manufactory. The complex includes an observation platform 80 meters above the Weser, offering panoramic views of the Weser Valley and the tri-border region.

Sensoria, Europe’s first experience museum dedicated to smell and taste, is located in Holzminden. It covers 600 square meters and features ten themed areas. The Grünenplan Glass Museum traces the development of the Grünenplan glassworks from its founding in 1744 to modern production by Deutsche Spezialglas AG. Tools, finished pieces and photographs illustrate the production processes. Other topics include the everyday life of a glassblower, the past lives and homes of glassworks workers, and the unusual role of canaries in Grünenplan.

Cycling is also part of exploring the region: the Weser Cycle Path is promoted in Holzminden for cycling tours through the region. At Johannismarkt, the bicycle parking garage is right on the Weser Cycle Path, close to the Tourist Information office in Sensoria and the town center.

Choose Accommodation Based on Your Vacation Focus

The range of themes you want to explore is a helpful guide when looking for a holiday apartment. The castle, local history museum and guided tour focus on Bevern; porcelain, experiences centered on smell and taste, glassmaking traditions or cycling tours broaden the focus to the wider Holzminden destination. Base your search on which of these themes you want to shape your trip.

Discover More Destinations

Discover more destinations: Fohlenplacken, Polle, Boffzen, Negenborn, Holzminden, Bodenwerder, Silberborn, Delligsen.

For the wider travel overview: Holzminden.