When was the Plattenburg built?

It was first documented in 1319, though the original structure may date from before 1200.

Who lived at the Plattenburg?

The bishops of Havelberg used it as a summer residence until 1548, after which the von Saldern family held it for centuries.

Can you visit the Plattenburg today?

Yes, but guided tours and room rentals have been available only by request since 2022.

Is the Plattenburg a water castle?

Yes, it is surrounded by a moat and is regarded as one of the oldest surviving water castles in northern Germany.

Is the Knappenhaus open to visitors?

No, this building in the lower bailey has been closed to the public since 1993.

Plattenburg Castle

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Plattenburg stands in Plattenburg (Landkreis Prignitz), in Brandenburg, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 14th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

What to know

Guided tours and room rentals are available by request only since summer 2022.
The castle offers overnight accommodation for around thirty people.
The site is surrounded by a moat and a second ditch, so visitors follow the marked paths across the grounds.
The Knappenhaus in the lower bailey has been closed to the public since 1993 and is not part of the visit.
A café inside the castle opened in winter 2022.

Where this château is

Plattenburg · Landkreis Prignitz · Brandenburg

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Plattenburg, Landkreis Prignitz

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Brandenburg
Period of construction: 14th century

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Frequently asked

When was the Plattenburg built?: It was first documented in 1319, though the original structure may date from before 1200.
Who lived at the Plattenburg?: The bishops of Havelberg used it as a summer residence until 1548, after which the von Saldern family held it for centuries.
Can you visit the Plattenburg today?: Yes, but guided tours and room rentals have been available only by request since 2022.
Is the Plattenburg a water castle?: Yes, it is surrounded by a moat and is regarded as one of the oldest surviving water castles in northern Germany.
Is the Knappenhaus open to visitors?: No, this building in the lower bailey has been closed to the public since 1993.