Wilhelmstein

{{Short description |Artificial island in Lake Steinhude, Germany}}

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Wilhelmstein is an artificial island with an area of {{convert|12,500|m2|acre}} in lake Steinhuder Meer, located in the Hanover Region, Northern Germany. The island was created in the 18th century as a fortification by Count William of Schaumburg-Lippe, ruler of this small German state. The man-made isle (Count Wilhelm of Schaumburg-Lippe had the island built between 1761 and 1765 for his military fortress) .. Since then the island hosts the Wilhelmsen fortress ({{langx|de|Festung Wilhelmstein}}). Today the island, close to Hagenburg, is a popular destination for tourists. It can be reached by so-called 'emigrants boats' from Steinhude and Mardorf.

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