Historic castle in Neuhausen, Brandenburg, with a landscaped park.
Schloß Neuhausen is a historic castle in Neuhausen/Spree, Brandenburg, Germany. Built in the late 16th century for the Kottwitz family, it underwent several renovations. The castle, now a private property, features a landscaped park from the 1750s and is a registered architectural heritage monument.
Schloß Neuhausen is a historic castle located in the district of Neuhausen/Spree, within the Spree-Neiße region of Brandenburg, Germany. Originally constructed towards the end of the 16th century for the Kottwitz family, the castle was designed as a three-wing complex and has undergone several architectural modifications over the centuries. In the 18th century, the west wing was remodeled, and a significant renovation of the entire structure took place in the late 19th century. The north wing was demolished in 1935. Following World War II, the castle was seized during the land reforms in the Soviet Occupation Zone. Between 2004 and 2006, the castle underwent restoration to preserve its historical architecture. Schloß Neuhausen is recognized as an architectural heritage monument in Brandenburg and features a two-story brick construction with a mansard hipped roof. A notable feature is the octagonal roof turret with an open lantern and hood. The castle is surrounded by a large landscape park established in the 1750s, which includes a picturesque pond. Although the castle is privately owned and not open to the public, it remains an important cultural landmark, reflecting the rich history and architectural evolution of the region.
