Marienburg Castle - Exclusive film location for "Maxton Hall"

Marienburg Castle is widely known as the filming location for the prime video series "Maxton Hall". The imposing, neo-Gothic building in Pattensen near Hanover transports fans of the series into the exclusive atmosphere of the fictional elite college 'Maxton Hall'. The exterior alone invites you to immerse yourself in the world of the series.

Connection to the "Maxton Hall" series

Although the plot of Maxton Hall is located in England, served Marienburg Castle as the central setting for the fictional boarding school Maxton Hall. Filming for the first season took place from Beginning of July until the end of September 2022 took place almost entirely in Germany, with the castle being used as the main location.

For the second season, the production company received a Derogationin order to continue filming in the castle despite the existing need for renovation. After an expert opinion on the load-bearing capacity, including temporary supports in the entrance area, production already began. June 2024 at Marienbur Castle.

Currently the Filming the third season also at Marienburg Castle near Hanover - a clear sign that the location continues to play a key role in series production.

360° tour

Nevertheless, we offer a virtual 360-degree tour that allows fans to explore digitally

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Historical and architectural heritage

Built between 1858 and 1869 in the neo-Gothic style, Marienburg Castle served as the summer residence of King George V of Hanover. The architecture, designed by Conrad Wilhelm Hase and Edwin Oppler, still impresses today with characteristic elements such as the Knights' Hall, library and castle chapel. In the Hanover region, it is considered an outstanding example of 19th century historicist architecture.

In a political context, the palace also symbolises a historical turning point: King George V had it built as a gift for his wife Marie of Saxe-Altenburg - just a few years before the Kingdom of Hanover was dissolved in 1866 as a result of Prussian annexation. Although the building was never permanently occupied by the royal family, it became the symbolic residence of the Guelphs and is still owned by the family today.

Due to extensive renovation work and the need for refurbishment (including dry rot in the roof truss), the castle has been closed and not accessible to visitors since 2023 until further notice

Lars Gerhardts

Digital tour "Time travel around the Marienburg"

The interactive tour "Time Travel around Marienburg Castle" can be completed using the free Pattensen Time Travel app. There are 15 stations along a 500 metre circular route that can be activated using a QR code - either directly on site or via content that can be downloaded in advance. Users experience high-quality 360° panoramas, film sequences and informative texts that convey special castle areas such as the Knights' Hall, the wedding room and details about the architecture and the Guelph family. The tour lasts approx. 60 minutes and requires around 350 MB of storage space