Schlösser und Herrenhäuser in Brandenburg

Castles and Manor Houses

Brandenburg's landscape is dotted with diverse architectural landmarks, ranging from the Prussian elegance of UNESCO-listed Potsdam palaces to the robust medieval fortifications of the Uckermark. This collection features Baroque manor houses like Meseberg, the English Tudor-style Cecilienhof, and evocative ruins such as the Cistercian monastery at Himmelpfort. These sites reflect centuries of regional history, spanning the German Empire, the Baroque era, and the architectural shifts of the 19th-century Neo-Gothic revival.

Castles and Manor Houses — Karte

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Babelsberg Palace

Babelsberg Palace lies in the eponymous park and quarter of Potsdam, the capital of the German state of Brandenburg, near Berlin.

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Cecilienhof

Cecilienhof Palace is a palace in Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany, built from 1914 to 1917 in the layout of an English Tudor manor house.

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Schloss Genshagen

A late 19th-century manor house built between 1878 and 1880, currently serving as a center for European cultural exchange.

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Schloss Fürstenberg

A three-wing Baroque palace featuring Rococo decorations, located in the town of Fürstenberg/Havel.

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Schloss Elsterwerda

A protected 17th-century castle complex that has historically served as a royal hunting lodge and a school.

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Schloss Boitzenburg

One of the largest manor houses in the Uckermark region, featuring a multi-layered architectural history and now housing a hotel and restaurant.

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Vorderschloss

Part of a historic castle complex in Sonnewalde, representing the architectural heritage of the Lower Lusatia region.

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A historic structure forming part of the ensemble at the Sonnewalde castle site.

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Schloss Lebusa

A historic manor house in the Elbe-Elster district, noted for its proximity to a Pöppelmann-designed village church.

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Hinterschloss

The ruins of a castle in Sonnewalde, forming part of the town's historic fortified complex.

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Schloss Meseberg

Schloss Meseberg is a Baroque palace 65 kilometres north of Berlin in the state of Brandenburg, Germany which is the retreat of the…

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Schloß Börnicke

A manor house in Bernau, rebuilt in the early 20th century in a Neo-Baroque style with an adjacent landscape park.

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Strelenburg Friedland

A well-preserved medieval castle in Friedland, featuring a courtyard and hosting regional cultural events.

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Schloß Sinntrotz

A historic manor house and heritage site located in the Sonnewalde area.

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Schloss

A late Baroque manor house built around 1750, featuring a park and historic outbuildings in Kasel-Golzig.

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Schloss Golßen

A Neoclassical manor house built in the mid-19th century, surrounded by an English-style landscape park.

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Wasserschloss Groß Leuthen

A Renaissance-style water castle dating back to the 16th century, situated on the shores of Lake Groß Leuthen.

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Schloss Altdöbern

A three-wing Baroque palace complex known for its extensive park, ornate garden sculptures, and French-style landscaping.

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Dannenwalde Manor

Manor Dannenwalde known as Herrenhaus Dannenwalde is a castle located in the village of Dannenwalde, Brandenburg.

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Kloster Himmelpfort

Ruins of a 13th-century Cistercian monastery, historically significant as a religious and economic center in the Uckermark.