Wasserburg Liepen, Water castle in Liepen, Gielow, Germany.
Wasserburg Liepen is a water castle built on an artificial island surrounded by water in Gielow. The structure features a medieval vaulted cellar from the early 15th century topped by a single-story manor house that was remodeled in the baroque style.
The fortification was built in 1337 as a defensive stronghold and residence during the medieval period. Around 1700 it underwent major transformation into a baroque-style manor house while the medieval vault foundations were preserved underneath.
The Hahn family shapes cultural life here through regular events held in the vaulted cellar space. Visitors can taste their homemade herbal liqueur Alte Pomeranze and experience how locals use this room for community gatherings.
The park around the island is open to the public and offers pleasant walking paths with water views. To visit the castle interior and cellar, advance planning is recommended, especially for groups or those wanting to explore the tasting room and event spaces.
The well-preserved cellar serves an unexpected role today as both a tasting room for the family liqueur and a wedding registry office. This dual purpose gives the medieval space a modern function that keeps it active in community life.
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