Baroque château and former royal residence near Beeskow, Brandenburg, Germany.
Schloss Kossenblatt is a baroque château located in Tauche, near Beeskow in the Landkreis Oder-Spree region of Brandenburg, Germany. Constructed between 1705 and 1712, it served as a hunting lodge and summer residence for King Frederick William I of Prussia. The château is situated on an island in the Spree river and is recognized as an architectural heritage monument in Brandenburg. Despite its historical significance, the castle has been largely uninhabited and unused for most of its existence, with notable occupancy by Eleonore von Dönhoff from 1711 to 1726. The building is currently in a deteriorated state, suffering from foundation damage due to its unstable location. Efforts are underway to revitalize the site, with plans to transform it into a tourist attraction featuring guided tours, weddings, concerts, and festivals. Anna Fiebig, the current owner, is collaborating with local authorities to address the structural challenges posed by water fluctuations in the Spree river. The surrounding Schlosspark has been partially restored, enhancing accessibility. Legends of hidden treasure and the haunting presence of a "White Lady" add intrigue to the château's storied past, drawing interest from both historians and tourists.
