Plattenburg Castle

Plattenburg Castle features brick structures surrounded by water-filled moats in the northwestern region of Brandenburg, incorporating medieval defensive elements and residential spaces.

First documented in 1319, the castle served as a summer residence for the bishops of Havelberg until 1551, when Frederick IV became the new bishop.

The castle functions as the municipality's official wedding venue, connecting modern ceremonies with centuries of regional architectural traditions in northern Germany.

The castle provides overnight accommodations for 30 guests and includes museum rooms that showcase the structure's architectural development through different periods.

Standing as the oldest water castle in northern Germany, Plattenburg marks the final station on the pilgrim route from Berlin to Wilsnack.

Location: Plattenburg

Inception: 1319

Made from material: brick

GPS coordinates: 52.95820,12.03110

Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:31