Schloss Ueckermünde

Schloss Ueckermünde is a Renaissance castle by the Uecker River with a south wing and keep standing on an artificial rise, surrounded by a water-filled moat. The building displays a four-wing layout arranged around an inner courtyard.

The fortress was founded in 1284 and underwent major transformation after 1546 when Duke Philipp I of Pomerania-Wolgast rebuilt it as a four-wing Renaissance structure. This change shows the shift from medieval stronghold to princely residence.

The castle houses the Haff Museum since 1950, where visitors find prehistoric objects, fishing tools, agricultural items, and local history displays. These collections show how much the region was shaped by its waters and working traditions.

The castle is located at Am Rathaus 3 in Ueckermünde and contains a museum open to visitors. Climbing the tower provides views across the city and over the Stettiner Haff waterway.

Stone cannonballs from the 1469 siege are displayed in the museum as rare relics from medieval conflicts that struck the region. These projectiles survive as tangible reminders of when fortresses faced actual attack.

Location: Ueckermünde

GPS coordinates: 53.73590,14.04850

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:06