Historic manor house in Löwenberger Land, Brandenburg, Germany.
Schloss Hoppenrade is a historic manor house in Löwenberger Land, Brandenburg, Germany. First mentioned in 1230, it gained fame through Theodor Fontane's writings. The manor, privately owned and restored, is not open to the public but can be rented for events. The surrounding park is accessible.
Schloss Hoppenrade is a historic manor house located in the Löwenberger Land region of Brandenburg, Germany. The site was first mentioned as a settlement around 1230 and officially documented in 1269 as part of the Markgräfliche Besitz. Over the centuries, the property changed hands multiple times, with the von Bredow family owning it from 1788 until 1945. In 1541, Hans von Bredow built a manor house that was later transformed into a water castle in the early 17th century. Johann Heinrich von Bredow constructed a three-winged building around 1670. The estate gained literary fame through Theodor Fontane's work, particularly focusing on Luise Charlotte Henriette von Kraut, who lived there during a tumultuous period. In 1945, the property was owned by Georg Freiherr von Werthern until it was expropriated. Post-World War II, the manor housed displaced families and included a restaurant and store. In the 1970s, artists used parts of the building. After reunification, Klaus Fehsenfeld purchased and meticulously restored it, providing local employment. Today, the manor is privately owned and available for event rentals, while the surrounding park remains open to the public, featuring a chapel and a pond.
