Trebsen Castle, Trebsen, Germany

Trebsen Castle was probably built by Slavic Gaugraf Bucelinin 991 AD to protect the former Muldefurt, an important trade route. The castle was first mentioned in a document dated in May 1, 1161.

In 1494 the knight Georg von Saalhausen demolished the old castle and started building a new more representative castle without a defensive function. Around 1511, the electoral chamberlain Hans von Minckwitz became lord of the castle on Trebsen. Hi and his son completed the first major construction phase as a four-wing complex with stepped gables and diamond vaults.

In 1736, the bourgeois merchant Vincent Bauman from Hamburg became the owner of the castle. In 1738 he had the mighty round tower almost 18 meters in diameter in the castle courtyard demolished for the most part. With its building material and with the inclusion of older ground floor buildings, the south wing was rebuilt, as indicated by the keystone above the gate entrance. Baumann also had the palace gardens laid out in the English style, with the baroque garden pavilion being created.

Today the castle hosts weddings and historic restaurant.

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Nicolas Maschke (14 months ago)
Very beautiful castle with an impressive courtyard. - I was able to get to know the castle at the Highland Games and was thrilled. ?

Christine Danbuk (14 months ago)
We went to the annual Highland Games. How always a great event, with sporting competitions, good food, great live music and of course the pipers and a lot of nice, friendly people. We'll be back next year too

Frank (15 months ago)
Rustic atmosphere, beautiful rooms and everything is very well maintained. The food was a feast. I can only recommend it and the prices are justified at this level.

inextremofreak91 (21 months ago)
Absolutely fantastic food. And in the end we were full too! In terms of price, it is quite expensive and the selection is also rather manageable. But that's okay, because it's all about quality and not quick hunger. Always the perfect place to go for a delicious lunch with the family

Diana Kühnel (3 years ago)
... were there to celebrate a wedding, great location, great food and a loving team, which made the day even more beautiful and to remember.

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