What remains of Löcknitz Castle today?

Only ruins survive, notably the octagonal keep built during the 13th-century reconstruction.

Can you visit the inside of Löcknitz Castle?

No interior spaces are known to be accessible, visits take place around the outdoor ruins.

Where is Löcknitz Castle located?

It is located in Löcknitz, in the Landkreis Vorpommern-Greifswald, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

What is the history of Löcknitz Castle?

Fortified since Slavic times and rebuilt in stone in the 13th century, it was fought over repeatedly between Pomerania, Brandenburg and Sweden before being abandoned in the 18th century.

Löcknitz Castle

Löcknitz

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

Löcknitz Castle stands on a site fortified since Slavic times, on the historical border between Pomerania and Brandenburg. Only ruins remain today, including the octagonal keep, evidence of the rebuilding carried out in the 13th century when the original wooden Slavic stronghold was replaced by a stone fortification. The site endured sieges, Swedish occupations and repeated destruction before falling into disuse in the 18th century.

What to know

Only ruins remain on site today, with the octagonal keep being the most visible feature.
No opening hours or admission fees are available.
The site is listed as a Baudenkmal in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
Visits take place outdoors around the remains, with no known interior to see.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday (today)	09:00-16:00
Tuesday	09:00-16:00
Wednesday	09:00-16:00
Thursday	09:00-16:00
Friday	09:00-13:00
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Löcknitz · Landkreis Vorpommern-Greifswald · Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

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Address

Schlossstraße 2A, 17321 Löcknitz

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Château phone number

+49 39754 20454

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

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Frequently asked

What remains of Löcknitz Castle today?: Only ruins survive, notably the octagonal keep built during the 13th-century reconstruction.
Can you visit the inside of Löcknitz Castle?: No interior spaces are known to be accessible, visits take place around the outdoor ruins.
Where is Löcknitz Castle located?: It is located in Löcknitz, in the Landkreis Vorpommern-Greifswald, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
What is the history of Löcknitz Castle?: Fortified since Slavic times and rebuilt in stone in the 13th century, it was fought over repeatedly between Pomerania, Brandenburg and Sweden before being abandoned in the 18th century.