Is the Veste Landskron still inhabited?

No, it has stood in ruins since the 17th century and was never rebuilt.

Can visitors enter the ruins freely?

The site can be visited freely, but no official opening hours or fees are published.

Who built the Veste Landskron?

Ulrich II von Schwerin had it built between 1576 and 1579 for himself and his wife Katharina von Waldenfels.

Where exactly is the Veste Landskron located?

It lies in the Vorpommern-Greifswald district of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, between the villages of Janow and Wodarg.

Veste Landskron

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Burg Landskron stands in Landkreis Vorpommern-Greifswald (Landkreis Vorpommern-Greifswald), in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 16th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Veste Landskron stands in ruins in the marshy valley of the Großer Landgraben, between the villages of Janow and Wodarg, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Built between 1576 and 1579 by Ulrich II von Schwerin for his wife Katharina von Waldenfels, this former Renaissance moated stronghold was never resettled after being abandoned in the 17th century. Visitors can still make out the remains of the main keep with its corner towers, the entrance building, and the outer bailey wall. The site has drawn visitors since the 19th century and occasionally hosts cultural events.

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What to know

This is an open-air ruin, with no roof or preserved interior fittings.
The site lies in open countryside between the villages of Janow and Wodarg, on marshy ground.
Visitors can walk freely around and through the remains, with no known opening hours or admission fees.
The surrounding terrain is damp and uneven, so sturdy footwear is advisable.
The ruins are occasionally used as a venue for concerts and other cultural events.

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Landkreis Vorpommern-Greifswald · Landkreis Vorpommern-Greifswald · Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

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17392 Spantekow-Neuendorf B

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Period of construction: 16th century

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Is the Veste Landskron still inhabited?: No, it has stood in ruins since the 17th century and was never rebuilt.
Can visitors enter the ruins freely?: The site can be visited freely, but no official opening hours or fees are published.
Who built the Veste Landskron?: Ulrich II von Schwerin had it built between 1576 and 1579 for himself and his wife Katharina von Waldenfels.
Where exactly is the Veste Landskron located?: It lies in the Vorpommern-Greifswald district of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, between the villages of Janow and Wodarg.