The castle ruins in Salzgitter-Lichtenberg are a High to Late Medieval castle complex built in the late 12th century. It served as a strong border fortification for Henry the Lion and the Guelphs to control the old road along the northern edge of the Salzgitter mountain range. The complex, which had fallen into disrepair over time, became a popular tourist destination in the 19th century. Based on archaeological findings, some parts of the castle were restored in conjunction with excavations.

Location: Lichtenberg Castle, Burgbergstraße 147

Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

During the tour, the Lichtenberg Castle Support Association will demonstrate its “Blide,” a replica of a medieval catapult.

No registration is required for this event.

On October 18, 1942, the first transport carrying 50 prisoners arrived at the newly established Drütte concentration camp satellite camp. Underneath an elevated road used for industrial traffic, living quarters, an infirmary, and administrative offices were built. Traces of the former concentration camp can still be found today. During a one-hour guided tour, visitors learn about the history of the concentration camp and the people who were imprisoned there. On Open Monument Day, special attention is given to the networks of the satellite camps as well as the various other camp structures in Salzgitter.
Afterward, visitors can explore the exhibition on their own.

Location: Drütte Concentration Camp Memorial

Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Meeting point: Salzgitter AG (Gate 1), Eisenhüttenstraße, 38239 SZ-Watenstedt

In cooperation with the Salzgitter Volkshochschule. Registration is required at the Volkshochschule (opens in a new tab).

Location: KonradMine

Time: The tours last about 60 minutes and take place at 10:00 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:45 p.m.

Note: The minimum age is 14. Registration is required at infokonradbgede

Meeting point: Bleckenstedter Str. 50, 38239 Salzgitter

The headframe of the Konrad 1 mine is a landmark of Salzgitter. Construction began in 1960. It was used for ore extraction until 1976. It is the northernmost, fully riveted double-girder hoist tower in Germany and is therefore—together with the shaft hall as a unified ensemble—listed as a historic monument. The hoist tower is part of the Konrad final repository for low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste, which is currently under construction.

In cooperation with the local historic preservation authority of the city of Salzgitter, the Federal Company for Final Storage (BGE) offers guided tours of the historic Konrad 1 hoist tower. Participants can tour the shaft hall and stand beneath the approximately 60-meter-high hoist tower.

During the tour, participants learn what makes this industrial monument so special and how its restoration is being organized from the perspectives of the historic preservation authority and the BGE.

Local historian Renate Vanis offers guided tours of the Baroque castle church between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

The Baroque castle church was built between 1713 and 1717 as a Protestant central church. The plans were drawn up by Völcker, the director of fortifications in Braunschweig. The goal was to build a Protestant church according to the latest design specifications that could not be used for Catholic services. The result was a truly special and extraordinary church.

Location: Schloßkirche 4, Salder

Times: 11 :00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; duration and frequency of the tour: as needed