Why 'Maxton Hall' is a stroke of luck for an old castle - Historic Marienburg Castle Reopens Amid 'Maxton Hall' Boom
The historic Marienburg Castle, south of Hanover, is set to welcome visitors once again. Following the success of the German teen drama 'Maxton Hall' on Prime Video, interest in the castle has surged. The Lower Saxony Minister of Culture, Falko Mohrs, has hailed the series as a 'real stroke of luck' for cultural tourism in the region. The castle's unrestricted areas will reopen to the public shortly after the second season's launch.
The restoration of Marienburg Castle, funded by €27.2 million, is currently in its second phase. The project is expected to continue until 2030, making the castle fully accessible to the public once again. Before its closure, the castle attracted up to 120,000 visitors each year.
The author of the novel series that inspired the successful drama, Mona Kasten, has seen her work bring new life to the historic site. Temporary openings are planned for next summer, and filming inquiries continue to pour in. The castle's popularity has grown significantly since it became a key location for 'Maxton Hall'.
The reopening of Marienburg Castle is eagerly anticipated, not only by locals but also by fans of 'Maxton Hall' from across Germany and beyond. The restoration project, funded by a substantial investment, is set to transform the castle into a major cultural attraction once more. With the second season of 'Maxton Hall' on the horizon, the castle's future looks brighter than ever.
