Discover Polle: Castle Ruins, the Weser and Nature

Polle in the Weser Valley combines striking castle ruins with riverside and nature-related attractions. The castle ruins stand on a hill about 25 metres high above the town; other highlights include the Weser ferry, a seasonal outdoor pool and a path leading from the Weser into the hinterland. This gives you a choice of different themes: history, water or landscape. If you are looking for accommodation, you can start by considering which of these themes you would like to shape your stay.

Polle Castle Ruins and Culture

Polle Castle Ruins are open to visitors. The castle museum displays archaeological finds from the site. Together, the ruins and museum offer two different perspectives on the cultural theme: the castle as a place and the archaeological evidence of its past. Cultural events are held in the castle courtyard several times a year.

Guided castle tours are offered on Saturdays or Sundays by prior arrangement; confirm that your preferred date is available before travelling. The Cinderella play combines acted scenes with narration, lasts about 30 minutes and is free of charge in 2026. If you are planning a later visit, check the details before your trip.

The Ferry and a Path into the Hinterland

The Polle Weser ferry runs between Polle and Heidbrink. It crosses the river using the natural current and has no propulsion of its own. If you plan to include the crossing in your day, check the timetable beforehand.

The route Through the Habichtstal (Po 2)offers a different perspective: it leads from the Weser into the hinterland around Polle, through dense forests and open landscapes, and offers beautiful views. This gives you a choice between crossing the river and following a route through changing scenery, depending on the experience you are looking for during your stay.

Outdoor Pool and Seasonal Planning

The Polle outdoor pool has separate 25-metre swimming and non-swimming pools. Facilities include a 1-metre springboard, a 3-metre diving platform, a water slide and play activities. The pool operates seasonally; check the current opening arrangements before your visit. Alongside the castle and landscape, swimming and play activities offer further themes to consider when planning your day.

More to Explore in the Wider Holzminden Destination

The wider Holzminden destination offers additional cultural attractions. Bevern Castle is a four-winged Renaissance complex built between 1603 and 1612 around a square courtyard with a moat, two bridges and a castle garden. The Fürstenberg Castle Museum presents porcelain from more than 265 years of production at the FÜRSTENBERG porcelain manufactory. The Fürstenberg Castle complex also includes an observation platform 80 metres above the Weser, with panoramic views of the Weser Valley and the tri-border region.

In Holzminden, Sensoria is Europe’s first experience museum devoted to smell and taste; its 600 square metres contain ten themed areas. The Grünenplan Glass Museum traces the development of the Grünenplan glassworks from its founding in 1744 to the modern production of Deutsche Spezialglas AG. Tools, workpieces and photographs illustrate the production processes. The museum also tells the story of a glassblower’s everyday life, how glassworks employees once lived and worked, and the unusual role of canaries in Grünenplan. The wider Holzminden destination therefore offers a range of cultural themes, from Renaissance architecture and porcelain to the history of glass and everyday life.

Choose Accommodation Based on Your Travel Interests

If you would also like to explore other places in the wider Holzminden destination, you can discover additional themes such as architecture, porcelain, smell and taste, or the history of glass.

Discover more destinations: Negenborn, Delligsen, Halle, Fohlenplacken, Hehlen, Deensen, Ottenstein, Lauenförde

View the wider travel guide: Holzminden.