Schloss Ueckermünde

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Schloss Ueckermünde stands in Ueckermünde (Landkreis Vorpommern-Greifswald), in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Adult admission costs 2.5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Schloss Ueckermünde stands on a site used by the dukes of Pomerania since the Middle Ages, first documented in 1284 as a fortified residence. Of the late Gothic castle, largely demolished in the 18th century, only the south wing and the keep remain, rebuilt under Duke Philip I in the 16th century. The building now houses the Haffmuseum, which covers local history and a maritime collection set in the tower, offering a view over the old town and the Stettiner Haff lagoon.

What to know

• Only the south wing and the tower of the medieval castle survived the 18th century demolitions.
• The Haffmuseum occupies part of the building, with a maritime exhibition set up inside the tower.
• The view over the old town and the Stettiner Haff lagoon is reached by climbing the tower stairs.
• The sandstone relief above the tower portal is a replica, the original having been removed for safekeeping during the Second World War.
• The building still serves municipal functions, including a room used for weddings.

Practical information

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Where this château is

Ueckermünde · Landkreis Vorpommern-Greifswald · Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

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Address

Ueckermünde, Landkreis Vorpommern-Greifswald

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Heritage status

Baudenkmal in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

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Frequently asked

Schloss Ueckermünde: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €2.50. Child: free. Reduced: €2. Free for: kinder bis 18 Jahre.

What remains of the medieval castle in Ueckermünde?

Only the south wing and the keep survived the 18th century demolitions, the rest having been rebuilt or torn down over the centuries.

Can visitors tour Schloss Ueckermünde?

Yes, the building houses the Haffmuseum, which covers the town's history and includes a maritime exhibition in the tower.

How old is Schloss Ueckermünde?

The site is mentioned as a princely meeting place as early as 1178, and the castle itself is first documented in 1284.

Why is the relief above the tower portal a replica?

The original sandstone relief, depicting Duke Philip I, was removed for safekeeping during the Second World War and replaced with a cast.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

• This entry in Markdown
• Wikidata Q2243784
• Official website

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