 The Weser Renaissance castle, high above the River Weser, goes back to a medieval fort from the 13th century (first mentioned around 1355) and was converted into a hunting lodge around 1600 by Duke Henry Julius of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel.Until 1972, china was produced in the castle itself, but now, manufacturing is carried out in the adjacent, modern buildings.Today, the castle houses the firm's museum and gives an overview of production from its beginnings during the rococo period to the present day.