Gersdorfer Burg

Gersdorfer Burg is a castle ruin located southeast of Quedlinburg, with an octagonal keep as its main feature. The tower rises above the landscape with thick stone walls, while scattered foundations and rubble around it reveal where other buildings once stood.

The site was first recorded in 1155 as a fortified stronghold for regional rulers. In the early 1300s, significant construction work expanded and reinforced the castle, making it a stronger defensive position.

The name refers to the von Gersdorf family who controlled the site for generations. You can still see traces of old building foundations scattered across the grounds, showing how the settlement was organized and how people lived and worked here.

The ruin sits on slightly elevated ground where you can see across the surrounding countryside. It is accessible on foot, and other historic watchtowers in the area can be visited as part of an exploring trip in the region.

The site underwent a major transformation in the mid-1700s when the keep was preserved but stones from surrounding buildings were taken and reused for a new manor house. This mixing of old and new structures shows how people of that era approached rebuilding and adapting medieval sites.