Burg Friedland

Burg Friedland is a medieval castle in Friedland, Brandenburg, with a double ring of walls and two residential towers. The fortification displays substantial masonry and thick defensive walls that reflect the construction methods of its era.

The castle was first mentioned in 1301 as Castrum et Oppidum Vredeburch and came under the Order of St. John in 1518. The structure influenced regional history for centuries and remained a center of local power and authority.

The castle has housed the town library of Friedland since 1975 and now serves as a venue for exhibitions and cultural activities. Visitors will find a space where the site's heritage blends with contemporary cultural use.

A children's playground is located in front of the castle grounds, making it convenient for families visiting the site. Numerous hiking trails wind through the surrounding landscape of Lower Lusatia, giving visitors options to explore the region at their own pace.

A fire in 1623 caused severe damage to the castle, but it was reconstructed using new building techniques and given a half-timber structure. The rebuilding completed by 1658 demonstrates how such fires led builders to adopt different construction approaches.