It was the capital of the Principality of Calenberg until 1636, when the capital moved to the town of Hanover, from which the state of Hanover (including Calenberg and Celle) was named.
Linn oli Calenbergi vürstkonna pealinn 1636. aastani, mil pealinn viidi Hannoveri, millest ka Hannoveri riigi (sealhulgas Calenberg ja Celle) nimi.