Schloss Arendsee

Schloss Arendsee is a red brick castle set on a spacious estate in the Nordwestuckermark region with a lake and ancient beech trees surrounding it. The restored building contains ten guest rooms for up to 22 people, a fully equipped kitchen, a lounge with decorative stucco ceilings, and a library with a billiard table.

Architect Friedrich August Stüler designed the castle in 1843 for Count Albert von Schlippenbach on land acquired from Elector Frederick III. The building was later modified and restored to become the structure visitors see today.

After World War II, the castle became a shelter for displaced persons and later served as a school until 2001. This long period of public use shaped how people in the region viewed the place for many decades.

The estate covers a large area with walking paths and open spaces to explore, best visited in good weather. Visitors should allow time to see both the building itself and the surrounding grounds with the lake and trees at a comfortable pace.

The reconstruction of the 30 meter tall castle tower in 2017 used building materials originally intended for residential homes in the surrounding area. This practical approach shows how locally available resources were repurposed for the restoration of the historical structure.