Schloss Rühstädt

Schloss Rühstädt is a two-story neoclassical manor house featuring ionic pilasters and decorative reliefs on the upper floor window panels. The architectural style reflects the refined design standards of the period for estates of this status.

Magdalene von Jagow and her husband built the current manor between 1780 and 1782 after an earlier building was destroyed by fire. This period saw the landed gentry rebuilding their estates in the fashionable neoclassical style of the time.

The von Jagow family used this manor as their administrative center and home, shaping life in the region for generations. Their strong ties to the Prignitz area meant the estate became a focal point for local affairs.

The estate is in a condition that allows visitors to appreciate the neoclassical architecture without encountering major obstacles. The surrounding area provides space to view the building from outside and explore the adjacent park.

The surrounding park underwent a transformation from a Renaissance garden into a landscape garden under C. F. Wichmann's direction between 1863 and 1865. This shift reflects the move from formal to more natural garden designs that characterized the 19th century.