Snykrode
Scharbeutz
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- Scharbeutz
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Snykrode stands in Scharbeutz (Kreis Ostholstein), in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.
The Burg Snykrode refers to the remains of a vanished medieval motte near Haffkrug, in the municipality of Scharbeutz. All that remains of this former fortified residence is an overgrown circular mound roughly thirty metres across and about three metres high, surrounded by the silted remnants of a seven-metre-wide moat. The site forms a slight rise at the edge of the Haff meadows, some 400 metres east of the road linking the hamlet of Gronenberger Hof to Scharbeutz. No structure survives above ground: only the shape of the terrain hints at the stronghold that once stood there.
What to know
- All that remains of this former motte is a grassy mound and faint traces of a moat, with no visible masonry.
- The site can be visited freely, outdoors, and requires only a short walk from the road near Gronenberger Hof.
- The ground is uneven and overgrown, making the visit more suited to those interested in archaeology than to a casual family outing.
- There are no facilities, opening hours or admission fees, as the site lies in open countryside.
- The main interest is historical: it recalls a fortified residence of the von Buchwald family in the 14th century.
Where this château is
Scharbeutz · Kreis Ostholstein · Schleswig-Holstein
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Address
Scharbeutz, Kreis Ostholstein
Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.
- Heritage status
- Protection status unknown
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Frequently asked
- What remains of the Burg Snykrode today?
- Only an overgrown circular mound survives, surrounded by the silted traces of a moat, with no remaining masonry.
- Where is the Burg Snykrode located?
- It lies near Haffkrug, in the municipality of Scharbeutz, about 400 metres east of the road leading to Gronenberger Hof.
- Who built this motte?
- It was occupied by the von Buchwald family, first recorded as residents there in 1357 after its conquest.
- Can the Burg Snykrode be visited freely?
- Yes, the site is outdoors and freely accessible, though without any tourist facilities.
- Why is the name Snykrode linked to the Vikings?
- Its resemblance to the word 'Snekke', meaning a Viking longship, has led to speculation about an early Scandinavian presence at the site.
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Sources
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