Neuhardenberg, municipality of Germany
Neuhardenberg is a small municipality in Brandenburg centered around a classical castle surrounded by a landscaped park designed to resemble natural woodland. The estate includes several smaller houses, a church designed by architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel, and a hotel situated on the historic grounds.
First mentioned in 1348 as Quilitz, the place was renamed Neuhardenberg in 1811 to honor statesman Karl August Fürst von Hardenberg. During World War II, the castle became a meeting place for resistance fighters planning an uprising against Hitler in 1944, after which several family members were arrested.
The name honors Karl August Fürst von Hardenberg, a key statesman who received the estate in the early 1800s. Today you can see how the castle and park serve as a gathering place where residents and visitors come together for cultural events, especially during the annual Neuhardenberg Night when thousands attend for music and art.
The location is in the Brandenburg region and easily accessible for visitors wishing to explore the castle grounds and park. The estate is open year-round for walks, and accommodation options at and near the castle allow for extended stays.
The nearby Flugplatzmuseum reveals the history of a secret military airfield from the 1930s where aircraft and rockets were tested during the war. This often-overlooked site documents a lesser-known chapter of the region's technological and military past.
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