Storkow Castle

Storkow Castle, located in Brandenburg’s town of Storkow, dates back to the mid-12th century, likely built by Margrave Conrad I of Meißen on a former Slavic site. First mentioned in 1209, it was home to the lords of Strehla and later Bieberstein. In 1518, it became an episcopal residence under the Bishop of Lebus.

The castle changed hands several times, becoming part of Brandenburg’s electoral holdings in 1556. Damaged in the Thirty Years' War and again by fire in 1775, it was rebuilt multiple times. Architect Johann Emil Schaudt remodeled it in 1910. From 1934 to 1945, it served as a Hitler Youth center and later as municipal offices.

A major fire in 1978 destroyed much of the building. Reconstruction took place between 2000 and 2009, with its reopening timed for Storkow’s 800th anniversary. Today, it houses the Dahme-Heideseen Nature Park visitor center and hosts exhibitions on local nature and history.

Address
Schloßstraße 6, Storkow, Germany

Established
12th century