Manningaburg, Manor house in Pewsum, Krummhörn, Germany

Manningaburg is a moated manor house in Pewsum, Krummhörn, Lower Saxony. Only the lower castle (Unterburg) survives, with the 1458 foundation walls of Poppo Manninga's castle preserved in its west and south wings. The north wing was added around 1550 in Dutch style, with alternating bands of sandstone and brick known as Specklagen. A gatehouse of Dutch influence dates from around 1550.

The house was built in 1458 by Poppo Manninga and served for decades as the home of East Frisian chieftains. In 1565, it passed to Count Edzard II, after which it no longer functioned as a center of local power.

The house was the seat of a chieftain, a form of local lord typical to East Frisia that sat somewhere between a noble and a townsman. Visitors can explore rooms with collections that show how these figures lived and what they owned.

The Manningaburg stands in the centre of Pewsum, within the Krummhörn municipality, surrounded by a wide moat. The museum and registry office inside can be reached from the village centre on foot; arriving by car is straightforward. Opening times are limited, so check them before setting out.

The building is now used as a wedding venue, which means couples can marry inside a structure that is nearly 600 years old. The inner courtyard and gatehouse make for an unusual setting for a ceremony.