Subsequently it was decided to demolish the castle there as part of the peace treaty at the end of the Lüneburg War of Succession; at the same time Soltau was given town rights on 15 July 1388 by way of compensation.
Seejärel otsustati lammutada siin loss osana rahulepingust pärast Lüneburgi pärilussõda; samal ajal sai Soltau 15. juulil 1388 hüvitisena linnaõiguse.