Crottorf Castle

Friesenhagen, Germany

Crottorf estate was probably established in the 13th century and mentioned first time in 1326. Johann von Selbach converted it to a great moated castle around 1550. It was again renovated in the early 17th century, but robbed by Swedish army during the Thirty Years' War in 1631. Today castle is privately owned.

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Founded: 1550
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Reformation & Wars of Religion (Germany)

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Alex Emde (17 months ago)
Nice castle and well worth the 2 EUR! You may also walk around the chateau (facing it 100m on the right is a small path)
W T (22 months ago)
we came to visit this place in February, in internet itwas written it was open when we arrived the palce was closed. it was written only they open from Abril to october. why the dont update the information in the site peolpe come long distance for nothing!
Antoine deWB (2 years ago)
Very nice place!!
MichideMaus (4 years ago)
The google-adress seems to be wrong. I could not find it and looked around/closer surronding. Disappointing.
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