Festung Wilhelmstein
Wilhelmstein is an artificial island with an area of 12,500 square metres in lake Steinhuder Meer, located in the Hanover Region, Northern Germany. The island was created in the 18th century as a fortification by Count William of Schaumburg-Lippe, ruler of this small German state.- Tourist attraction
- …is not wheelchair accessible
- Opening hours: March 20–October 31 9:30 AM–5:30 PM
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Schloss Hagenburg and Meerbruchswiesen.
Schloss Hagenburg
Schloss Hagenburg is a castle, which is situated 3 km south of Festung Wilhelmstein.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hagenburg and Steinhude.
Hagenburg
Hagenburg is a municipality in the district of Schaumburg, in Lower Saxony, Germany. Hagenburg is situated 3½ km south of Festung Wilhelmstein.
Bad Rehburg
Bad Rehburg is a former spa resort in the Rehburg Hills in central Germany. Bad Rehburg is situated 7 km west of Festung Wilhelmstein.
Festung Wilhelmstein
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Latitude
52.46053° or 52° 27′ 38″ north
Longitude
9.30748° or 9° 18′ 27″ east
Open location code
9F4FF864+6X
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
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OpenStreetMap feature
historic=fort
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tourism=attraction
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Inselladen and Grundbuch Mardorf Blatt 1160 Flur 13 Flurstück 19.
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Hanover Region: Highlights
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