Rittergut Bennigsen

In the location's words:

The Bennigsen manor has been documented as belonging to the von Bennigsen family since 1311. However, its origins date back to the 10th century, when a moated castle was built here. After its destruction in the course of the Hildesheim Collegiate Feud, the manor house was rebuilt from 1566. It consists of a solid basement and first floor as well as a half-timbered upper floor with a hipped roof. Despite later structural alterations, such as the flight of steps and the bay window, the impression of a castle surrounded by water has been retained.

There are other historic buildings on the extensive grounds, surrounded by agricultural land. The entrance to the manor, a round arch portal with the family coat of arms, dates back to the 18th century. Over the centuries, the estate was extended several times and the adjoining kitchen garden was converted into a park and supplemented with rare trees and shrubs. Rudolf von Bennigsen, a well-known family figure and politician, had the park further expanded from 1860.

Since 2019, extensive renovation work has been carried out on the park and the historic buildings, with the aim of achieving a CO2-neutral energy supply. Renovation work is underway on the main house and the ice cellar, and parts of the estate were opened to the public in September 2023.

Despite the construction work, the manor will continue to offer a varied program of events this year with concerts, cinema evenings and culinary highlights in picturesque surroundings.

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