Ruínas do Palácio de Otok

The residence in Otok was founded in 1864 by Karl Ludwig von Woedtke, cousin of Joanna von Puttkammer, the wife of the great Chancellor Otto Bismarck. At that time, it was the most impressive noble residence in Pomerania. The neo-gothic interior design, which consisted of carved wooden elements of the ceilings, panelling, stuccowork and paintings, was particularly rich.After 1945, the headquarters of the Polish army was located in the palace. From 1948, the palace was used by the State Stud, and then from 1956 by the State Farm. In the 1970s, the building belonged to an agricultural school, then to the Town and Commune Office in Gryfice.In 1987, the palace went into private hands. From then on, his agony began. The new owner was not interested in it at all and allowed it to be completely destroyed. Today, there is basically nothing left to save. No roof, no ceilings, the walls will start to collapse in a moment. The trees growing on everything will complete the work of destruction.

The stately castle ruins Otok (Wödtke) are accessible, but secured against entering the interior.

Very romantic castle ruins unfortunately in the final stages of decay.