--- title: "Münchhausenhof" url: "https://www.westliches-weserbergland.de/en/poi/muenchhausenhof" description: "Located in the center of Hessisch Oldendorf, the Ritterhof with its remarkable manor house in the Weser Renaissance style is one of the largest town castles of the Schaumburg nobility.At one time, the Weser also flowed directly past the estate's fields - until a farmer threw a horse's head into the Weser, thus changing the course of the river to protect his land from the recurring floods. Much to the displeasure of the people of Hessisch Oldendorf.In the end, the loss of the direct connection to the most important transport route at the time had fatal economic consequences. It's no wonder that the ghost of the farmer still wanders around on foggy nights because of his sacrilege." language: "en" type: "Place" breadcrumb: "Root > Westliches Weserbergland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Münchhausenhof ============== - Castle One of the largest town castles of the Schaumburg nobility in the Weser Renaissance style right in the center. Located in the center of Hessisch Oldendorf, the Ritterhof with its remarkable manor house in the Weser Renaissance style is one of the largest town castles of the Schaumburg nobility. At one time, the Weser also flowed directly past the estate's fields - until a farmer threw a horse's head into the Weser, thus changing the course of the river to protect his land from the recurring floods. Much to the displeasure of the people of Hessisch Oldendorf. In the end, the loss of the direct connection to the most important transport route at the time had fatal economic consequences. It's no wonder that the ghost of the farmer still wanders around on foggy nights because of his sacrilege. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Property can only be viewed from the outside. Read more Eligibility - for individual guests - Pet allowed Linguistic proficiency German Payment methods free of charge Contact person Family Diers-MöllerWeserstraße 16 31840 Hessisch Oldendorf Author Zweckverband Touristikzentrum Westliches WeserberglandMarktplatz 7 31737 Rinteln Organization Zweckverband Touristikzentrum Westliches WeserberglandMarktplatz 7 31737 Rinteln License (master data) Zweckverband Touristikzentrum Westliches Weserbergland Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Other market - Place of interest - Castle - Castle - Tours 32.49 km - Bicycle 27.08 km - Bicycle Contact Weserstraße 16 31840 Hessisch Oldendorf