Meseberg Castle

A chequered history lies behind Meseberg Castle, built in 1738 on Lake Huwenow and described in detail by Fontane in his Wanderungen. It is closely associated with the Rheinsberg court and Prince Heinrich, Frederick the Great's brother. He gave the castle to his adjudant and favourite Christian Ludwig von Kaphengst in 1774. From 1885 to 1933, the estate was owned by the Lessing family from Berlin, descendants of the poet of the same name. After the war, the building served as a school and accommodation for refugees, among other things. The Messerschmidt Foundation took over the dilapidated palace in the early 1990s and restored it extensively. The Lenné Park was also restored according to old plans.

Since 2007, Schloss Meseberg has served as the guest house of the Federal Government. Since then, numerous state guests have dined and stayed in the stately rooms. Once a year, the grounds can be visited during the Open Castle Day. A detour to the patronage church of Meseberg is worthwhile. Here hangs a family portrait from 1588 showing Ludwig von der Gröben with his wife and 17 children.