Top 6 Castles around Penkun

Freely accessible.

Well-restored manor house from 1894 in neo-baroque style. Now used as a more luxurious retirement home.

Schönow Palace is a unique neo-Gothic "castle" built in the 1840s. The "castle" and its outbuildings were built in the 19th century and belonged to the von Sydow family until 1863. The "castle" was then sold to Gustav Karl Kieckebusch, a chamberlain from Schwedt an der Oder. Catherine the Great, the longest-reigning Russian leader, born in Szczecin, Poland, lived just 20 minutes from Schönow, providing a fascinating historical backdrop for the Uckermark region. Around 1892, the estate was acquired by World War I General von Lettow-Vorbeck, who held it until its expropriation in 1945. The GDR era in the Uckermark changed the living conditions of the local population and the local architecture, and many Uckermark palaces were plundered and destroyed. The few that remained were converted into schools or kindergartens. Schönow Palace was converted into a market square and apartments after the war. In 1991, a fire broke out and everything was destroyed. The castle stood empty for over 20 years, which is why locals nicknamed it "Sleeping Beauty." When Brendan Flynt bought it in 2015, he had the idea of rebuilding it back into an elegant palace. The palace still looks abandoned. The grounds are open and can be visited.

The castle park is surrounded by a high wall and is off-limits. It's a bit disappointing that you can only see the castle from one side.

First mentioned as a castle at the end of the 12th century, Penkun Castle is today one of the last remaining castles of the Pomeranian Dukes. The castle association runs a border and customs museum in the former administrator's house, and there is a small exhibition on the judicial system in Pomerania in the castle cellar.

Former manor house as a neo-Gothic plastered building with asymmetrical facade and tower from 1830-1840

Wartin Castle was built in 1695 under Captain Christoph von der Osten as the manor house of the Wartin manor. It was rebuilt and renovated after 1991 by the "European Academy" association. Today it is used by this association and is a meeting place for artists and scientists from all over the world. Opposite the castle there is a riding stable. (Source: https://www.reiseland-brandenburg.de)

Wartin Palace was built in 1695 under Captain Christoph von der Osten as a manor house for the Wartin manor. The baroque estate complex consists of a castle and surrounding manor buildings, including: former palace warehouse and schnapps distillery, currently housing a cultural barn. There was also a forge, stables and numerous barns. Currently, most of the buildings have been renovated and are used as accommodation facilities and for organizing events such as weddings, family celebrations and corporate events. An associated park and garden complete the complex and are surrounded by a wall of natural stone and brick up to five meters high. This makes the castle park one of the few preserved buildings in northern Brandenburg with a completely brick wall. In terms of cultural history, it is the equivalent of the leading landscape parks of Lenné. An old arched door leads from the park to a beautiful church from the 13th century. The palace is accessible from the outside.