Top 14 Castles around Rheinsberg

looks very well preserved

a lot of history in a small space, very beautiful

Wesenberg Castle, a high medieval motte castle in the northeast of the town of Wesenberg, is a historical highlight in the Mecklenburg Lake District district in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. With its impressive history, which dates back to the middle of the 13th century, the castle today offers a fascinating insight into the region's past. The castle was originally built to protect the town of "Wesenberge" and has experienced numerous eventful events over the centuries, including Mecklenburg-Brandenburg disputes and the consequences of the Thirty Years' War, which led to the extensive destruction of the complex. The torso of the keep, known as the Fangelturm, and parts of the south wall have been preserved. Today the castle is owned by the town and houses the Wesenberg Tourist Office and a local history room, which displays a collection on fishing, forestry and regional history. The castle's rooms are also used as a forestry museum. In addition, the traditional castle festival takes place every year on the first weekend in July with a historical parade, knightly plays, dancing and fireworks, attracting visitors from near and far. Visitors to Wesenberg Castle can climb the preserved tower and enjoy a wonderful view of the town and the lake from there. The idyllic location, the well-preserved grounds and the diverse cultural offerings make the castle a worthwhile destination for history buffs, culture enthusiasts and anyone who wants to experience the beauty of the Mecklenburg Lake District. When visiting Wesenberg Castle, visitors should make sure they have appropriate equipment, especially if they want to climb the tower. Information on opening times, admission prices and special events can be obtained in advance from the Wesenberg Tourist Office or on the Wesenberg town website.

The core of the castle still consists of parts of a previous building from 1708, which was partially destroyed in the fire of 1742. The baroque ballroom dates from 1710. The current castle was built between 1749 and 1752 on behalf of Adolf Friedrich III. Built according to plans by Christoph Julius Löwe.

Highly recommended! Here, the experience of nature and traces of the past combine in an idyllic way. Mirow Palace and Park are part of an entire ensemble on the palace island. There are two other architectural highlights: the Renaissance gatehouse and the Johanniter Church, which also houses the family crypt of the Strelitz ducal house. The palace has a fascinating history. At its core, it still consists of parts of a previous building from 1708, which was partially destroyed in a fire in 1742. The Baroque ballroom, which still exists today, dates from 1710. The current building was erected between 1749 and 1752 on behalf of Adolf Friedrich III according to plans by Christoph Julius Löwe. It is a small, two-story structure with an H-shaped floor plan, flanked by short, risalit-like wings. The facades of the eleven-aisled palace are rather plainly designed, with simple gables on the risalits. The interior of the palace was inspired by 18th-century French country palaces. The palace is said to have once been furnished with valuable furnishings by artists who also worked at Sanssouci, but today, little of this remains. After the ducal family left, the palace was repeatedly left unused for long periods and was mainly used for burials in the nearby princely crypt. A bike tour to the castle island of Mirow is a great way to actively explore the beautiful surroundings. The Mecklenburg Lake District offers numerous bike paths that lead comfortably to the island. Along the way, you can discover the picturesque nature, the lakes, and the charming villages along the way.

Imposing building, beautiful to look at, in an exposed location. The island belonged to the Knights of St John, and later the church too. The Knights Hospitaller branch probably only had a house chapel at its disposal for the first hundred years. The church, which was dedicated to John the Baptist according to the Johanniter tradition, dates back to the first half of the 14th century. A remark from 1341 suggests its existence, but it is explicitly mentioned in 1351 and 1356. https://www.johanniterkirche-mirow.de/kirche/geschichte/

The castle premises are now used as a local history room with an exhibition on fishing and regional history, as a forestry museum and as a tourist information center. Every year on the 1st weekend of July, the traditional castle festival takes place with a historical parade, knight shows, dancing and fireworks.

The church tower can be accessed for a small fee and offers a view of the belfry and a great 360° panoramic view.