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Hohenzieritz Castle in the Mecklenburg Lake District is an early neoclassical building with great historical significance. Originally built as a manor house in the 18th century, it was rebuilt and expanded under Duke Carl II of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. It became famous primarily because Queen Louise of Prussia died here on July 19, 1810. Her death chamber is now accessible as a memorial. The extensive castle park, one of the oldest landscaped gardens in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, is also particularly charming. It was laid out in the English style starting in 1771. With monuments such as the Luisentempel (St. Louis Temple) and its open layout, it offers impressive views of the surrounding hilly landscape. Today, Hohenzieritz Castle is not only a memorial to Queen Louise, but also the administrative headquarters of the Müritz National Park and a worthwhile destination for those interested in culture and nature.

Wendorf Castle is an old manor house on an old knight's estate dating back to 1637. At that time, and until at least 1895/1896, it was owned by the von Schack family of counts. Ernst von Schack (1850–1896) is listed as the owner of the 1150.40 hectares (including 352 hectares of forest). The estate included a watermill and a brickworks. In January 1904, the estate passed to Ivan Carl Mackensen von Astfeld (1861–1944). He had the building completely rebuilt according to a design by the architect Paul Korff. The associated estate park, with oak trees up to 600 years old, was designed with the assistance of the landscape architect Reinhold Hoemann. Wendorf appears to have actually served as a hunting lodge. After World War II, it served as a youth hostel. After reunification, it was restored and converted into the Schlosshotel Wendorf, which opened in June 2009. The sign now (2025) reads "Kinderschloss" (Children's Castle). The park is rather poor and has certainly seen better days.

Hohenzieritz Palace is idyllically situated in the Mecklenburg Lake District and is best known as the place where Prussian Queen Louise died, who died here in 1810 at the age of just 34. The palace had previously been the summer residence of her father, Duke Carl II of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. Shortly after her death, her death chamber was converted into a memorial that commemorates her to this day. Originally built as a manor house between 1747 and 1751, the building was expanded into a three-wing palace complex starting in 1790. The extensive palace park, one of the earliest landscaped gardens in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, is particularly impressive. Another architectural highlight was the so-called "Egyptian Hall," which Duke Carl II had designed in the Egyptian style of the time. The palace and park offer an atmospheric historical ensemble that can be easily combined with excursions into the surrounding area.

Accessible. Please respect the children living there.

Unfortunately not open to the public, private

Small but impressive and above all very well maintained, we really enjoyed the visit.

The manor house (the so-called "Old House") was probably rebuilt in the Renaissance style between 1550 and 1570, or a new building called the "New House" was added. It is not known to what extent the old structure was integrated. The manor house was built at a right angle. A stair tower and an entrance area were probably added in the corner between the two wings at the end of the 19th century. (Wikipedia)

Very scary stuff...perfect as a film set...