Schloss Sallgast

Schloss Sallgast is a water castle made up of several connected buildings surrounded by a water-filled moat in eastern Brandenburg. The castle now operates as a hotel and restaurant with a museum section displaying local history and heritage.

The castle was founded around 1200 and survived several attacks during the Thirty Years War while the surrounding village was destroyed. In the early 20th century, Berlin banker Max Abel acquired the property and had it extensively renovated by architect Bodo Ebhardt.

The name Sallgast comes from Slavic roots referring to the marshland where the castle was built. The English-style park with its winding paths and mature trees shapes the place today and shows how wealthy families designed their country estates.

The castle is today mainly accessible as a hotel and restaurant, so visitors should plan according to their intended activities. The museum area can be visited for insights into regional history, while the surrounding park is freely accessible year-round.

The castle served as a summer residence for wealthy Berlin banker Max Abel from 1911 to 1914, transforming it into a cultural meeting place for artists and intellectuals. This period left traces in the furnishings and design that visitors can still notice today with a closer look.