Neobaroque manor house in Schönwalde, Brandenburg, Germany.
Schloss Dammsmühle is a neobaroque manor house located in Schönwalde, part of the Wandlitz municipality in Brandenburg, Germany. The site has historical roots dating back to the 16th century when it was originally a mill owned by the Cistercian monastery Lehnin. In the mid-18th century, a hunting lodge was constructed for Friedrich Wilhelm, Elector of Brandenburg. The current manor house was built in 1896 by architects Gustav Erdmann and Ernst Spindler, commissioned by Adolf Wollank, who transformed it into a grand estate with a park and a floating pavilion on the Mühlenteich lake. During the Nazi era, the property was seized and used by Heinrich Himmler. After World War II, it served as a facility for the Ministry for State Security (Stasi) in East Germany, hosting children's camps and high-ranking officials. Following German reunification, the manor gained attention as a film set for the TV series "Haus am See." Currently, the property is recognized as an architectural heritage monument and is undergoing renovation efforts led by its owner, Roland Mary. Plans include transforming it into a hotel with dining facilities, aiming to restore its historical significance and attract tourists to the area.
