Schloss Kartzow, Manor house in Potsdam, Germany
Schloss Kartzow is a manor house in Potsdam with multiple rooms and suites decorated in warm tones and modern design. The building includes spaces for events, dining, and a wellness center with spa facilities.
Kartzow village was held by the Hünicke family according to a 1450 tradition; the last of them, Cuno von Hünicke, sold the knight's estate to Ludwig von Fronhofer in 1729. In 1850 Carl Wolf Stielow had the manor house rebuilt in castle-like form, when the estate had five residential and 13 farm buildings plus a distillery. A major village fire in 1873 also damaged the house. In 1900 Berlin spirits manufacturer Arthur Gilka bought the estate, had the house demolished and rebuilt 1912–1914 by Eugen Schmohl for 1.5 million Reichsmark.
The building was called Landhaus Gilka after spirits producer Arthur Gilka, who had it rebuilt from 1912 to 1914 for 1.5 million Reichsmarks. Since 2008 a branch of the Potsdam registry office has been housed here, and the house is used mainly for weddings. It has also served as a film location, including for the series jerks and the Polizeiruf 110 episode Schweine.
The house operates as a hotel, restaurant, and event venue offering multi-course dining options. Visitors should note this is an active facility and reservations for meals and stays are recommended.
The estate features a wellness area with spa and fitness room equipped with modern equipment located directly beside the historical building sections. This combination of relaxation facilities and historic architecture creates an unexpected contrast.
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