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Festung Spantekow, Spantekow

Spantekow Fortress

Spantekow

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Festung Spantekow stands in Spantekow (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.

Spantekow Fortress stands in Spantekow, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, ringed by a broad moat fed by several springs. Founded by Ulrich von Schwerin, it rests on the foundations of a 13th-century circular stronghold and ranks among the oldest Renaissance fortified complexes in northern Germany. Visitors can see a great hall with a 16th-century fireplace, a medieval armoury with its former powder chamber, and extensive vaulted cellars with cross-ribbed ceilings. Access to the grounds is only possible by prior arrangement with the owners.

What to know

  • Visits are only possible by prior arrangement, by phone with the owners.
  • The site is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.
  • The grounds cover 4.2 hectares, with mature trees and a water-filled moat.
  • No public opening hours or admission fees are published, as visits are arranged individually.
  • The venue also hosts private events such as weddings, which is not the focus of this listing.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday (today)11:00-16:00
Tuesday11:00-16:00
Wednesday11:00-16:00
Thursday11:00-16:00
Friday11:00-16:00
Saturday11:00-16:00
Sunday11:00-16:00

Opening hours taken from OpenStreetMap. We have not yet confirmed them on the château’s official website. © OpenStreetMap contributors

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Where this château is

Spantekow · Landkreis Vorpommern-Greifswald · Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

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Address

17392 Spantekow

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Heritage status
Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

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Frequently asked

Can Spantekow Fortress be visited freely?
No, access to the site is only possible upon prior arrangement with the owners.
Who founded Spantekow Fortress?
It was founded by Ulrich von Schwerin, and the complex still includes elements dating back to the 13th century.
What can visitors see on site?
A great hall with a 16th-century fireplace, a medieval armoury, a former powder chamber, and extensive vaulted cellars.
Is Spantekow Fortress a protected site?
Yes, it is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.

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The most visited in this department — Landkreis Vorpommern-Greifswald