Gutshaus Golchen

Gutshaus Golchen is a manor house in Brüel in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, featuring multiple towers, gabled roofs, and bay windows set on a raised foundation with a mezzanine level. The estate spans about 24 hectares and contains three lakes, including the Heidensee with a mausoleum, the Kühlensee to the northeast, and a more recent pond.

The manor dates to 1219 when it belonged to Sonnenkamp Monastery, and later changed hands among various owners including the von Treuenfels and von Kohlhans families. Over the centuries, the changing ownership shaped the evolution and transformation of the estate.

The manor stands as an architectural heritage monument in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, embodying the traditional construction style of northern German noble estates with its characteristic towers and gabled roofs. The layout shows how wealthy landowners displayed their power and status through such representative buildings.

The manor sits in a landscape with lakes and forests that invite exploration and allow visitors to combine viewing the building with walks around the grounds. The surrounding nature enables guests to alternate between examining the structure and enjoying the outdoor settings.

The manor sits upon an ancient Slavic ring wall structure with two circular ramparts bordered by lakes and covered in tall beech and oak trees. This archaeological feature uniquely combines medieval fortification ruins with later architectural layers at the same location.