Art and Culture – a Journey through Space and Time

Discover and be amazed, experience and enjoy – art and culture in Niedersachsen, where old masters meet wild youth, classicism meets modernity! Come and join us on a journey through space and time through the mills, museums, castles, country houses and sites bearing witness to the Romanesque period and the Weser renaissance. Niedersachsen is a paradise for lovers of art and culture!

Castles and Forts

They awaken dreams of heroic deeds, sumptuous feasts and splendid celebrations. Niedersachsen's castles and stately homes are wrapped in history, with many sagas and fairytales woven around these splendid buildings. Whilst it used to be considered a privilege to be able to set foot in the castle, most of these splendid buildings are now in public hands and open to visitors.

The Royal House of Hanover

In 1714, George Louis became Elector of Hanover, King of Great Britain and Hanover. From then on, for 123 years, the Guelphs reigned over the large British sphere of influence, leaving their imprint on European, American and world history. Discover some of the most significant historical testimonies in the former Kingdom Hanover and Lower Saxony.

Where the Mills of Niedersachsen Clack

For hundreds of years it was the most effective means of generating energy - wind or water drove the sails of the mills or the waterwheels and relieved man of important work in the production of his daily bread. Steam engines, diesel and electric motors displaced the mills and many became superfluous and were eventually pulled down.

Museums - the Search for the Roots

Rummage around and be amazed, look and discover, learn and understand - the museums and galleries of Niedersachsen are chock full of surprises. Niedersachsen's museums are as varied as their visitors. The state has more than 600 registered museums, to which can be added numerous private collections.