Klempenow Castle

Klempenow, Germany

Klempenow Castle was built during the time of German settlement in Pomerania in the 13th century and formed part of a series of fortifications on the border with Mecklenburg. The original castle consisted of two towers and a three metre thick defensive wall. It has been substantially altered during the centuries.

During the 17th century it acquired more or less the present shape and look. When Pomerania was ruled by Sweden, the castle was given as a fief to Dodo zu Innhausen und Knyphausen by the Swedish king. From 1762, it belonged to the Swedish Crown. It has since housed several different residents; after World War II, it housed refugees expelled from former German lands and at one time as many as fourteen families lived in the castle. After 1990, a renovation of the castle was carried out.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Klempenow 16, Klempenow, Germany

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)

More Information

www.burg-klempenow.de
en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Hans Peter (3 years ago)
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GJ Bell (3 years ago)
On tour with Buster Shuffle. Visited the beautiful people of Klempenow's festival. Everything was just so! Sound & stage crew worked tirelessly throughout. The stage quality was there for all to see & hear! Hospitality was exceptional. The "Vibe" of this gig is one of the best i've experienced as SO36 in Berlin recently. Much love to all. PS Ladies "Water Sports" were very impressive ??

Panayis Synodinos (4 years ago)
Nice shop and a good alternative stop on the road, within the grounds of an old fortification.

Test 123457 (6 years ago)
Nice place to stop over for coffee and cake. You can also explore the cultural eco-system in and around the fortress with its own charme and community.

Ira Behrendt (7 years ago)
Sollten Sie unbedingt besuchen... APFELMARKT... WEIHNACHTSMARKT super... aber auch für einen Kaffee mit einem leckeren Kuchen...

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