Heuckewalde Castle, Water castle in Gutenborn, Germany
Heuckewalde Castle is a water castle in Gutenborn with a four-wing structure in trapezoidal form and a 39-meter sandstone tower. The fortress is surrounded by water moats and displays both Romanesque and baroque architectural elements.
The castle's first record dates to 1152 when it belonged to Posa Monastery near Zeitz. It later became a hunting residence for the Bishops of Naumburg before being gradually converted into a private dwelling.
The castle's name connects to the von Hückeswalde family who shaped the estate in medieval times. The structure displays features of a fortified medieval stronghold that was later converted into a comfortable residence.
Access to the castle is available through guided tours held on the second Sunday of each month. Visitors can view the baroque ceiling gallery and climb the restored guard tower.
A carved cabinet with an inscription from Georg Pflug from 1606 reveals his role in transforming the castle into a residential manor. This furniture piece is a rare window into the personal history of the site.
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