Stargard Castle, Burg Stargard, Germany

Stargard Castle is the northernmost preserved hilltop castle in Germany and the oldest secular building in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern at the same time with the deepest dungeon tower in northern Germany. It was built in the 12th and 13th centuries.

During the Thirty Years' War, the castle served as headquarters for Johann t'Serclaes, Count of Tilly, general of the Imperial forces, later becoming a seat of ducal administration. The town suffered during the general decline of the region in the aftermath of the Thirty Years' War.

The castle is now a major tourist attraction in the area, with spectacular views from the tower and special events such as an annual knights' tournament.

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Elgon Dodson (2 years ago)
Well kept landmark, thank to the team who maintains this place. The visit was a great experience and the photos amazing.

Sjoerd Grimmelijkhuizen (2 years ago)
You cannot beat the experience. Fantastic ambiance, great breakfast, super bed and shower, and only laboratories are cleaner than this place. Great for walks too, peace and quiet with some good restaurants nearby. The staff is amazing too.

Katrin Nagel (2 years ago)
Love love love. The little castle garden cafe. Brand new public toilets even open once the rest is closed around 5pm. And for the wee man, the playground is a hit every time.

Inga Martinsone (3 years ago)
We visited only tower and that was it - a tower to climb up and then down. Nice castle although you can just walk around.

Daniel Lopes (3 years ago)
I will come back! It was fantastic! Lovely staff, good facilities and unbelievable location! Oh, and amazing breakfast! ? Advise to check / pre book the nearby restaurants in advance, we had to take the car to a nearby city as there was nothing traditional available nearby.

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