The Fürstenberg manufactory is the second oldest porcelain factory in Germany, founded just seven years after Meissen.
The factory site was chosen specifically due to the proximity of the Weser river for transport and abundant wood supplies for the kilns.
The museum features a rare collection of 'white gold' items from the Rococo and Empire periods.
It remains an active production site, meaning visitors can often see artisans at work, continuing the tradition established in the 18th century.
Museum Castle Fürstenberg houses the Museum of the Fürstenberg Porcelain Manufactory, established in 1747 by Duke Carl I of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. The museum is located within a 17th-century hunting lodge situated on a high cliff overlooking the Weser River. It documents over 275 years of porcelain production history through an extensive collection of historical and contemporary ceramic art. Visitors can observe the transition from traditional handicraft to modern industrial porcelain design. The exhibition spaces are integrated into the historical architecture of the castle, highlighting the significance of the oldest porcelain factory in Lower Saxony.
The castle terrace offering panoramic views of the Weser River valley.
Check the schedule for live porcelain painting demonstrations.
Allow time to visit the museum shop for authentic factory-direct porcelain pieces.
Combine your visit with a walk through the surrounding Weser Uplands for river views.
Do not rush through the exhibits; the significance of the collection is best appreciated by observing the progression of styles chronologically.
Closed on Mondays throughout the year.
No photography of fragile exhibits in certain zones; maintain a quiet tone in historical rooms.
