Burg Waldeser, Medieval castle ruins in Dessau-Roßlau, Germany.
The remains of Burg Waldeser stand 2 kilometers northeast of Dessau-Roßlau, at the confluence of the Pelze and Mulde rivers within the Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve.
Constructed in 1212, Burg Waldeser served as the residence of the ministerial family von Waldeser until flooding between 1314 and 1325 caused substantial damage.
The stones from Burg Waldeser were repurposed in 1341 for the construction of Dessau Castle, marking a transition in regional power structures.
Visitors can reach the castle site through marked paths in the Biosphere Reserve, with parking facilities available at the nearby nature center.
Before its destruction, the 1549 land registry described Burg Waldeser as a princely castle that preceded Dessau Castle as the noble residence.
Location: Dessau-Roßlau
Inception: 1212
GPS coordinates: 51.87000,12.25830
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:23
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