When the first season of the German Amazon Prime series Maxton Hall was released in May of this year, there was a real hype in Germany about the series based on the book series of the same name. It even had the most successful series start among all non-American “Prime Originals” and landed at number 1 in the charts in 120 regions. One of the key factors for its success is that Maxton Hall deals with issues that concern the young generation – including self-discovery, family expectations, friendship, love and dealing with personal trauma.
But it’s not just the themes and the actors, which primarily include Harriet Herbig-Matten and Damian Hardung, that are convincing, but also the fantastic setting around the private school Maxton Hall. It’s no wonder that many viewers wonder where this equally fascinating and glamorous place is and would like to visit it themselves. Moviepilot knows where he is.
Where is Maxton Hall castle? The private school is actually a castle
In fact, this magical place is located in a small town that you might not have noticed at first glance – namely Pattensen, in the Hanover region. Specifically it is Marienburg Castlewhose foundation stone was laid in 1858. It is a neo-Gothic castle that is recognized as a cultural monument of national importance.
On the Hannover Marketing und Tourismus GmbH portal, they themselves write: “Discover the magical locations of Maxton Hall. Let yourself be enchanted by the atmosphere of the series and experience unforgettable moments in the authentic filming locations.” However, visitors should: inside Please inform yourself in detail before your visit, whether this is currently possible at all.
Maxton Hall Castle is currently being renovated, but you have recently been allowed into the courtyard again
After all, Marienburg Castle is currently in a renovation phase. On the website of the Marienburg Castle Foundation it says: “Due to severe construction defects, especially in the roof construction, the east, south and west wings of Marienburg Palace are closed. Unfortunately, these rooms, including the former state rooms on the ground floor, cannot be visited at the moment.”
A virtual tour of Marienburg Castle is currently possible. It is not yet clear when the “real” rooms will open their doors again. However, this is no longer expected before 2024/2025. According to Hannover Marketing and Tourismus GmbH you can have also been able to enter the inner courtyard again since August 10, 2024 – from Friday to Sunday.
Persistent rumors: Is mold the reason for the renovation work?
But how did the temporary closure of Marienburg Palace and the associated renovation measures come about? As we told you about Maxton Hall Castle in the spring, mold and dry rot were found there, which is now responsible for the renovations, which have lasted over six years. Fans were therefore already worried that a second season would not be able to be filmed. However, the Hanover region has already approved the filming after the safety in certain rooms was confirmed by an expensive report.
And filming is said to have started in June 2024. However, it is not yet clear when the second season will be broadcast on Amazon Prime. However, if you consider how long the gap between recording and broadcast is for other series, it will probably happen sometime next year, 2025.
You should also know these other series locations
In addition to Marienburg Castle, there is a whole series other locations where Maxton Hall was filmed – especially in Potsdam (Brandenburg). The St. Nicholas Church represents the University of Oxford, the Barberini Museum represents the London representative office of the Beaufort company, and the Old Market is also repeatedly used as a backdrop. Some scenes were actually shot in London and Oxford.