Why is Schloss Ribbeck famous?

It owes its fame to Theodor Fontane's poem about the lord of Ribbeck and his pear trees, linked to the village since the 19th century.

Is the current building the one Fontane knew?

No, the present building dates from 1893-1895 and replaced the older house Fontane had known.

What can be seen inside Schloss Ribbeck?

It houses a museum space dedicated to Fontane along with temporary exhibitions.

Does the von Ribbeck family still own the castle?

No, it now belongs to the Havelland district, while the family lives in two houses in the village.

Schloss Ribbeck

Ribbeck Castle

Nauen

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Schloss Ribbeck stands in Nauen (Landkreis Havelland), in Brandenburg, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Schloss Ribbeck stands in the village of the same name near Nauen, in Brandenburg, known for inspiring Theodor Fontane's poem about the lord of Ribbeck and his pears. The present neo-baroque building dates from 1893 to 1895 and replaced an earlier house, whose memory survives in an inscription on the south gable. Owned for generations by the von Ribbeck family and later taken over by the district after the war, it served for decades as a retirement home before being restored to its original appearance. It now houses a space devoted to Fontane along with temporary exhibitions.

What to know

The castle stands in the village of Ribbeck, part of the municipality of Nauen in the Havelland district.
The interior devoted to Theodor Fontane can be visited as a museum, alongside temporary exhibitions.
The building also hosts civil weddings and includes an adjoining restaurant and café.
The castle is listed as a Baudenkmal in Brandenburg.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	10:00-16:00
Wednesday	10:00-16:00
Thursday	10:00-16:00
Friday	10:00-16:00
Saturday	10:00-16:00

Annual closures : Monday

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

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Where this château is

Nauen · Landkreis Havelland · Brandenburg

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Address

Theodor-Fontane-Straße 10, 14641 Nauen

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Château phone number

+49 33237 85900

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Brandenburg

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Frequently asked

Why is Schloss Ribbeck famous?: It owes its fame to Theodor Fontane's poem about the lord of Ribbeck and his pear trees, linked to the village since the 19th century.
Is the current building the one Fontane knew?: No, the present building dates from 1893-1895 and replaced the older house Fontane had known.
What can be seen inside Schloss Ribbeck?: It houses a museum space dedicated to Fontane along with temporary exhibitions.
Does the von Ribbeck family still own the castle?: No, it now belongs to the Havelland district, while the family lives in two houses in the village.