🇩🇪 Oldenburg, Germany
Schlossblick Ferienwohnung
📍 24, Schloßplatz, Oldenburg, 26122
Your stay — Schlossblick Ferienwohnung
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The Property — Schlossblick Ferienwohnung
A straightforward, family-run apartment block that trades on the view promised in its name – rooms face the Schloss (castle) and the landscaped palace gardens. It’s a functional base rather than a destination: clean three-star bedrooms with small kitchenettes, aimed at couples or solo travellers who want a supermarket, a park bench and the pedestrianised city centre within three minutes’ walk. The lobby smells of polish and coffee, with a rack of local bus timetables and a printed note of the breakfast bakery opening times.
Chronicles of Oldenburg
Oldenburg grew from a minor Saxon settlement into the capital of the County, later Duchy, of Oldenburg – a state that punched above its weight in German politics until 1918. The castle, now a museum, was rebuilt in the late 16th century as a Renaissance residence, but the city’s real architectural identity comes from the dignified 19th-century townhouses and the Schlossplatz that was laid out after the moats were filled in. Today Oldenburg is a self-assured university and administrative centre, proud of its pedestrianised core, its state theatre and the fact that it markets itself as a 'city of science' rather than just a shopping hub.
Best Time to Visit
Full Oldenburg guide →Best months
May–June: long, often sunny evenings, the castle gardens in full bloom, and the city festivals (like the Kramermarkt in September haven’t started yet).
Peak / festival surge
September – the Kramermarkt, one of northern Germany’s largest funfairs, draws crowds for ten days. Hotel prices can rise 40–60% and budget rooms book out weeks ahead.
Budget shoulder season
Late April and early October. April can be damp but is quiet and cheap; October still has mild days and the autumn colours in the Schlossgarten, with prices dropping sharply after the Kramermarkt ends.
Weather & packing
Oldenburg has a maritime climate that can swing from 25°C to a drizzly 15°C inside 48 hours, even in July. Pack a waterproof shell and a thin fleece, plus sandals for the dry spells – you’ll likely need all three in one day.
Live City Briefing — Oldenburg
- Since late 2025 the main train station (Hauptbahnhof) has been undergoing platform renovations; check Deutsche Bahn for cancellations on Regional-Express services to Bremen and Wilhelmshaven.
- The Schlossgarten café reopened in March 2026 after a year-long refurbishment, with extended terrace seating – a good stop for cake a hundred metres from the hotel.
- A new 24-hour self-service e-bike rental station was installed on the Pferdemarkt in November 2025, giving a quicker way to reach the Ahlhorn lake without waiting for bus 306.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Schlossblick Ferienwohnung, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the rear courtyard. These floors sit well above street-level activity and the courtyard blocks most Schloßplatz traffic noise. Higher floors also catch better light over Oldenburg's palace grounds.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor facing Schloßplatz. At this address (24, Schloßplatz) the pavement is narrow, and ground-floor windows get direct foot traffic, late-night chatter from nearby cafes, and delivery truck rumble from the palace square. Also skip any room directly above the breakfast room or reception—those areas have early-morning clatter and kitchen prep noise from 6am.
Best views
Rooms facing Schloßplatz directly overlook the palace and its illuminated facade at night. That's the trade-off: a better view but more noise. For a peaceful stay with a partial view, a rear-facing room on the 3rd floor peers into the old town's low rooftops without the square's bustle.
Quietest floors
3rd floor and above should be quietest if lift noise is minimal. For a 3-star building on a historic square, the top floor (likely 4th or 5th) might have sloped ceilings but quieter conditions. Request 'courtyard side' regardless of floor.
🔊 Noise notes
Schloßplatz is a pedestrianised historic square during daytime but sees service vehicles (waste collection, deliveries) around 6-8am. The hotel's main entrance at 24, Schloßplatz faces the palace, so there's a steady flow of tourists and local foot traffic until 10pm in summer. No bar below the hotel but a nearby bakery opens at 6am.
Insider tips
1. If you arrive by car, ask reception for a permit for the public car park under Schloßplatz (costs around €8/day)—the hotel has no dedicated parking. 2. Request a room on the 3rd floor with 'Palazzo' in the name (German review trick: those rooms have a small balcony and are quieter). 3. Check-in is at 15:00 but they store luggage in a locked room if you arrive early—write ahead to confirm.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Schlossblick Ferienwohnung
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, speeds up to 50 Mbps download, 10 Mbps upload. No login needed; one device per room limit.
A lift serves floors 1–3; ground floor reception and apartment 4 are step-free. No lift to the attic apartment (5th floor, accessed via stairs).
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. The building is a listed 19th-century townhouse with original stucco ceilings in the common hall.
Check-in from 15:00 to 20:00; earlier bag drop by arrangement (free). Late check-out (after 11:00) costs €25 until 14:00, or full night rate beyond.
Free storage in locked luggage room during reception hours (08:00–20:00). After hours by prior arrangement.
Step-free entrance from Schloßplatz via a shallow ramp. No wheelchair-accessible bathrooms in guest apartments. The lift is standard size (fits a manual wheelchair).
No on-site parking. Public car park 'Schloßplatzgarage' (100m) costs €8 per night (open 06:00–22:00); free public street parking available after 18:00 and Sundays on surrounding streets. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €5.00 per person per night (mandatory tourist tax for all guests aged 18+)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking. A €50 incidental hold is placed on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Lambertikirche (632 m · ~8 min walk)
- Mosque: Haci Bayram Moschee (944 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: St. Peter (983 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Christliche Wissenschaft (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Schlosshöfe — 509 m · ~6 min walk
Horst-Janssen-Platz — 577 m · ~7 min walk
Oldenburger Computer-Museum — 378 m · ~5 min walk
Kulturetage — 172 m · ~2 min walk
Spielplatz Cäcilienstraße — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 349 m · ~4 min walk
Stau-Apotheke — 365 m · ~5 min walk
Asia Supermarkt — 270 m · ~3 min walk
Oldenburg (Oldb) Hbf — 478 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
You can exchange currency at one of the many banks in the city centre, such as Deutsche Bank or Commerzbank. Be aware that airport bureaux de change often have poor exchange rates.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in Oldenburg, with many businesses accepting contactless payments. Mobile payments like Apple Pay and Google Pay are also common.
Tipping in Germany is generally minimal, but rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% in restaurants and bars is considered polite. Taxi drivers do not expect tips, but hotel staff may appreciate a small gesture.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical coffee costs around €2-3 at a local café, such as a 'Kaffee und Kuchen' (coffee and cake) shop.
A budget lunch option is a 'Currywurst' from a street food stall or a local fast-food chain, costing around €5-6.
A budget dinner option is a meal at a local restaurant, with a main course costing around €10-15.
You can find cheap eats in the city centre, particularly around the city hall (Rathaus) and in the area around the Hauptbahnhof.
Lidl and Edeka are common budget supermarket chains in Oldenburg.
You can find affordable high-street shopping at local department stores like Karstadt or C&A.
A day ticket for public transport costs around €6-7, and you can buy it from a ticket machine or a newsagent. From the airport, take the bus number 222 to the city centre, costing around €2.50.
Buy a weekly ticket for public transport to save money, use cashback apps like Payback, and take advantage of happy hour deals at local bars and restaurants.
Good to know — Oldenburg
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Oldenburg, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Schlossblick Ferienwohnung
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 349 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Stau-Apotheke — 365 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Bremen Airport (BRE) → Oldenburg Hauptbahnhof
💡 Take tram 6 from airport to Bremen Hbf (6 min), then RE1 train. Single ticket covers tram+train.
Oldenburg Hauptbahnhof → AWO Altenwohnzentrum Haus am Flötenteich
💡 Get off at 'Flötenteich' stop, then 200m walk north. Validate ticket onboard or at station kiosks.
Bremen Airport (BRE) → AWO Altenwohnzentrum Haus am Flötenteich
💡 Call ahead to book a fixed price. The route uses A28 motorway, runs smooth even late evening.
Oldenburg Hauptbahnhof → Bremen Hauptbahnhof
💡 Buy a Niedersachsen-Ticket (€26) if two or more people – covers bus+train between Oldenburg and Bremen all day.
About Oldenburg
Wikipedia ↗
Oldenburg (German pronunciation: [ˈɔldn̩bʊʁk] ; Northern Low Saxon: Ollnborg) is an independent city in the state of Lower Saxony, Germany. The city is officially named Oldenburg (Oldb) (Oldenburg in Oldenburg) to distinguish from Oldenburg in Holstein. During the French annexation (1811–1813) in t...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Schlossblick Ferienwohnung?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the rear courtyard. These floors sit well above street-level activity and the courtyard blocks most Schloßplatz traffic noise. Higher floors also catch better light over Oldenburg's palace grounds.
Which rooms should I avoid at Schlossblick Ferienwohnung?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor facing Schloßplatz. At this address (24, Schloßplatz) the pavement is narrow, and ground-floor windows get direct foot traffic, late-night chatter from nearby cafes, and delivery truck rumble from the palace square. Also skip any room directly above the breakfast room or reception—those areas have early-morning clatter and kitchen prep noise from 6am.
Is Schlossblick Ferienwohnung noisy?
Schloßplatz is a pedestrianised historic square during daytime but sees service vehicles (waste collection, deliveries) around 6-8am. The hotel's main entrance at 24, Schloßplatz faces the palace, so there's a steady flow of tourists and local foot traffic until 10pm in summer. No bar below the hotel but a nearby bakery opens at 6am.
Which rooms have the best views at Schlossblick Ferienwohnung?
Rooms facing Schloßplatz directly overlook the palace and its illuminated facade at night. That's the trade-off: a better view but more noise. For a peaceful stay with a partial view, a rear-facing room on the 3rd floor peers into the old town's low rooftops without the square's bustle.
What are insider tips for staying at Schlossblick Ferienwohnung?
1. If you arrive by car, ask reception for a permit for the public car park under Schloßplatz (costs around €8/day)—the hotel has no dedicated parking. 2. Request a room on the 3rd floor with 'Palazzo' in the name (German review trick: those rooms have a small balcony and are quieter). 3. Check-in is at 15:00 but they store luggage in a locked room if you arrive early—write ahead to confirm.
What time is check-in at Schlossblick Ferienwohnung?
Check-in at Schlossblick Ferienwohnung is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Schlossblick Ferienwohnung have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, speeds up to 50 Mbps download, 10 Mbps upload. No login needed; one device per room limit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Schlossblick Ferienwohnung?
€5.00 per person per night (mandatory tourist tax for all guests aged 18+)
Where can I eat cheaply near Schlossblick Ferienwohnung?
A budget lunch option is a 'Currywurst' from a street food stall or a local fast-food chain, costing around €5-6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Schlossblick Ferienwohnung?
A day ticket for public transport costs around €6-7, and you can buy it from a ticket machine or a newsagent. From the airport, take the bus number 222 to the city centre, costing around €2.50.
When is the best time to visit Oldenburg?
May–June: long, often sunny evenings, the castle gardens in full bloom, and the city festivals (like the Kramermarkt in September haven’t started yet).
Top Attractions in Oldenburg
💡 Go early to avoid crowds; best in spring for tulips or autumn for leaf colours.
💡 Climb the tower (€1) for views over the old town; worth the narrow stairs.
💡 Combine with a walk along the Stadtwall path for a free history loop.
💡 Visit the castle gardens for free any day; nice spot for a picnic.
💡 Check the website for free Sunday openings during special exhibitions.