Schlosspark Wiesenburg im Fläming

Wiesenburg castle and park

Wiesenburg Castle in Flaming we discovered when we were visiting places for gourmet looking south of Berlin. There we saw some nice ones Autumn days at the gates of Berlin in the region of Wiesenburg Mark, which make the trip unforgettable for us. Our Germany trip took us to the area around Bad Belzig, where we explored the Fläming region.

Wiesenburg Brandenburg

We'd always driven past it on our trips to Berlin. However, the expansive landscapes had piqued our curiosity. Somehow, they reminded me of Watteau's romantic paintings, with their vast expanses and ancient trees. I wanted to see more of them. But I was wondering what was worth it, and where should we start? Until now, we only knew the Fläming region by name.

So I turned to our Facebook followers, and it wasn't long before the first suggestions started pouring in. "Go hiking." "Check out the Havelland region." But the one that appealed to me most was this one: "There are castles and parks in the Fläming region." We followed up on this lead. One of the castles we found was Wiesenburg Castle.

We are fascinated Castles and their Parks. So the decision was made. Wiesenburg Castle and its park were quickly found. However, it turns out that the castle is not open to the public. After the fall of the wall, apartments were set up in the city, which now attract city refugees to the countryside. Rightly so, as we found out during our visit. Because here you will find a true natural paradise.

Wiesenburg Brandenburg Castle and its history

The history of the castle goes back to the 12th century. The castle was first mentioned in 1161. Albrecht the Bear had it built. In 1180 she fell to the Duchy of Saxony. Together with the Rabenstein Castle and the Castle Eisenhardt should the Hohen Fläming oppose the power desires of the Archbishop of Magdeburg and the Margrave of Brandenburg defend. Numerous changes of ownership followed until Spanish mercenaries set fire to the castle in 1547.

In 1550 the castle owner Friedrich III. Lindau fire with reconstruction. The construction of the castle in the Renaissance style took over two generations. After the devastation in the Thirty Years' War, the Lindaus fire had the castle restored. Because there was no longer a male heir, it finally fell to the von Watzdorf family through marriage. Curt Friedrich Ernst von Watzdorf had the castle redesigned in the style of the Neo-Renaissance. It received its current appearance. He also had the landscape park created in the English style.

Through various marriages, the castle finally came into the possession of the Count of Plauen. After the war the family was expropriated and the castle fell to the state of Brandenburg. Between 1947 and 1992 it served as a school and boarding school. In 1998 a group of investors bought the castle and had it renovated. The outer facade was redesigned according to plans from the end of the 19th century. Today there are apartments and offices inside. Wiesenburg Mark received his castle in this way. (Source: Wikipedia)

The castle, the garden hall and the courtyard are normally not accessible. They are only open to visitors at events. There is a tourist information office in the gatehouse. There is also an exhibition on the history of the castle. From the keep you have a view of the surroundings of Wiesenburg (small entry).

The castle park Wiesenburg Fläming

The Wiesenburg Castle Park in Fläming is open to the public. Everyone has access to it and can walk through the well-tended parks. We gladly made use of this and took a long walk around the park. The formal part of the park begins right behind the castle. There are several there Terraces with symmetrically arranged flowerbeds that draw the viewer's gaze to the pond.

Behind it lies a more natural part of the park. Trees planted at the end of the 19th century grow there. They originate from various European countries. Curt Friedrich Ernst von Watzdorf, the former lord of the castle, brought them back from countless travels.

A park for connoisseurs in Wiesenburg Mark

In any case, we can still take a break today on a bench in the shade of these giant trees. From there, magnificent views of the castle open up, reflected in the pond in ever-changing ways. But see for yourself. The photos we brought back from our walk demonstrate this best.

The park is perfect for a picnic. From the benches across the pond there is a beautiful view of the castle. Here you can unpack your picnic, watch the swans in the pond and enjoy the view of the park and castle. Then you can at a Hike in the Hoher Fläming Nature Park work off the calories you eat.

Here you will find the Schlosspark Wiesenburg:

Schloßstraße 1
14827 Wiesenburg mark

Travel Arrangements:

Parking at the airport

Here you can reserve your parking space at the airport.

Arrival:

The nearest airport is definitely Berlin. You can also travel by train: Timetable and booking* (Advertisement)

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Accommodations near Wiesenburg Castle

Hotels and accommodation in Wiesenburg and surroundings * (advertisement) can be booked through our partner booking.com. However, we have a very quiet location Paulinen Hof Seminar Hotel * (advertisement) stayed overnight a few kilometers away, which we can recommend.

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Source: Wiesenburg Brandenburg: own on-site research. We would like to thank Tourism Brandenburg for supporting this trip. However, our opinions remain, as always, our own.

Text: © Copyright Monika Fuchs and TravelWorldOnline
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