Schloss Neumühle, Cultural heritage castle in Beetzendorf, Germany.
Schloss Neumühle is a castle in Beetzendorf with four round corner towers, five stories, and located on a hilltop. Surrounded by forest, the building features extensive grounds with gardens arranged around the main structure.
Construction of the castle began in 1938 after the von der Schulenburg family received compensation for their earlier expropriated Wolfsburg Castle. After the war, the building served various purposes including a tuberculosis sanatorium and retirement home before becoming private property.
The castle was designed by architect Paul Bonatz and blends modern reinforced concrete construction with traditional castle architecture. This combination of old and new styles remains visible in how the building looks today.
The castle sits on elevated ground in a wooded area, so sturdy footwear is recommended for exploring the site. The setting lends itself well to walking around the property and taking in the natural surroundings at your own pace.
In 2001 workers discovered a hidden family treasure within a double wall next to the count's former office. The cache had been hidden in 1944 when the family concealed their valuables before uncertain times.
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