Burgdorf Castle and the Burgdorf floodplain represent two different sides of a visit: town history and culture on the one hand, walks and nature on the other. Museums and recurring cultural events add to the mix. If you are looking for a hotel in Burgdorf, it helps to decide first whether exhibitions and concert dates or the paths through the Auetal valley will be the focus of your visit.
Castle and Town Museum
Burgdorf Castle is the historic centre of the town and stands on the site of the 13th-century castrum burgtorfe. The present-day castle building was constructed in 1643 and renovated between 1979 and 1981. The castle is open to visitors; check access and local conditions before you travel.
The Burgdorf Town Museum is a museum and cultural centre with changing exhibitions on the town’s history and culture. Its collections cover local history, prehistory and early history, as well as folklore; displays may change. The museum therefore offers a range of historical and cultural themes, which may vary from one visit to the next.
The Town Museum’s programme regularly includes talks, readings, concerts and smaller cultural performances. Event dates change. The Burgdorf Castle Concerts are an annual series of seven chamber concerts in the castle’s council chamber; the concert programme may also change from season to season.
KulturWerkStadt and Remembrance
Burgdorf’s KulturWerkStadt is located in a former synagogue, which was used as such until 1939. Exhibitions and cultural events are regularly held there; this programme also changes. The building thus connects its former use with a cultural offering today.
Stolpersteine outside the former synagogue building and at other houses in Burgdorf, along with a memorial plaque on the building, commemorate Jewish residents who became victims of Nazi persecution. These memorial sites add the remembrance of these people to the story of Burgdorf.
Walks, Sound Route and Floodplain
The Sound Treasure Hunt is a walking route that starts at Burgdorf railway station. You can choose the complete circular route or put together your own route. Check before your visit whether the installation is currently operating. Choosing between the circular route and an individual route gives you the option to plan the walk according to your own preferences.
The Auetal valley, with its castle park, town park and wetland habitat, offers an appealing setting for walking and exploring. Beavers have returned to the Burgdorf floodplain; eels, pike, tench and perch are also found there. The presence of these animals may vary seasonally. A walk in Burgdorf therefore combines parkland and wetland landscapes with a chance to discover the local wildlife.
An installation related to sound is also part of the town’s more recent history: in 2018, eight sound-producing street lamps presented local history and stories in Burgdorf. If you want to plan a visit specifically to see this installation, confirm that it is available beforehand.
Another Look at the Hannover Region
The wider travel destination of the Hannover Region offers other distinct cultural and landscape attractions. The Herrenhausen Gardens in Hannover comprise the Great Garden, Berggarten, Georgengarten and Welfengarten. Berggarten evolved from a vegetable and nursery garden into a botanical garden. Lake Steinhude is the largest inland body of water in northwestern Germany and is best known for its water sports and holiday opportunities. These regional examples offer a broader perspective beyond Burgdorf’s own attractions.
Discover more destinations: Laatzen, Hemmingen, Uetze, Langenhagen, Lehrte, Isernhagen Kircher Bauerschaft, Dedenhausen, Springe.
Go to the main travel overview: Hannover Region.
