Schloss Groß Germersleben, Medieval château in Groß Germersleben, Germany

Schloss Gross Germersleben is a castle complex with building elements from several centuries near Oschersleben. The main structure has three wings with four rounded corner towers and sits within a landscaped park that includes a pond.

The castle was first documented in 1286 when it was controlled by the Archbishopric of Magdeburg. In 1489 it passed to the von Kotze family, after which major reconstruction took place from 1536 to 1601.

The castle is listed in the local monument register as "Schloss von Boiren", a misspelling of the family name von Byern, who owned the estate until the 1945 land reform. After the war the building served as municipal offices, housing and a kindergarten. Its park with pond was added to Germany's list of historic parks and gardens in 1992.

Wear sturdy shoes for walking the grounds, as the landscaped park has uneven terrain with different elevation changes. The best time to visit is during warmer months when plants are in full growth and the paths are easiest to navigate.

After the 1999 arson fire, the owner from Bavaria received over 2 million DM in insurance money, which was not invested in rebuilding. In March 2013 a right-wing rock concert organiser bought the ruin for €12,000, but could not meet the city of Oschersleben's conditions, so it changed hands again in February 2014.