Belgershain Castle, Belgershain, Germany

Belgershain Castle history spans to the 11-12th centuries. The swamp castle, which was built in the 15th century, was surrounded by a moat and served to protect the Via Regia Lusatiae Superioris trade route passing nearby. By 1600, the complex was converted into a residential palace. The interior got its shape in the 17th century. A spiral staircase and a hall with cross vaults behind it are remarkable. The door frames made of porphyry also show some Renaissance shapes.

In 1792 the von Uechteritz family acquired the castle and had the building rebuilt in the neo-Gothic style at the beginning of the 19th century. In 1833 Friedrich von Zehmen followed as the new owner. From 1852, Belgershain Castle was owned by the von Schönburg-Waldenburg family . The last owner was Prince Günther von Schönburg-Waldenburg (1887–1960), who rented the Belgershain Castle until 1945.

The castle grounds also include an estate outside the moat ring from the 17th century and the baroque cavalier's house built around 1730 next to the castle. Originally this was connected to the castle by an archway with a transition. Today it is used as the town hall of the municipality. On the upper floor there is a local history museum on the local and castle history.

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bike cafe (bike cafe) (13 months ago)
Unfortunately everything was closed at the weekend. But very worth seeing and beautifully restored.

Carola Fröhner (14 months ago)
Cute castle in beautiful nature

Carola Fröhner (14 months ago)
Pretty castle in very beautiful surroundings.

Jens Bahrmann (17 months ago)
It's very nice to go for a walk... Small castle with a small playground for little ones...

Heinrich Hasseröder (3 years ago)
After an extensive tour of the entire castle, you can see: Well-kept area, surrounded by water on all sides, there is also a registry office. Therefore, it is also well suited for holding such festivities. The adjacent castle park with children's playground is also suitable ???

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