In 1862 the Baron von dem Bussche-Streithorst acquired lands in Stecklenberg. His family belongs to the German aristocracy and was first mentioned in 1225.
He plans to build a family home next to the ruins of the Stecklenburg, but gets no permission and retreats to the foot of the mountain to build his castle there.
In 1897 the construction of the castle begins. The baron dies and the widow's residence for his wife Helene Freifrau von dem Bussche-Streithorst, née von Hardenberg, is completed in 1898. Maids, hunters, cooks, gardeners and day laborers manage the estate.
With the end of the Second World War and the expropriation of the castle after the death of the Countess, the castle became the property of the former GDR. It now serves as a convalescent home for the Free German Trade Union Confederation. Children in particular spend their holidays here.
With the end of the Second World War and the expropriation of the castle after the death of the Countess, the castle became the property of the former GDR. It now serves as a convalescent home for the Free German Trade Union Confederation. Children in particular spend their holidays here.
The Schloss Stecklenberg holiday complex initially has double rooms and holiday apartments with breakfast, as well as an in-house café. Gradually, the holiday apartments give way to stylish double rooms and suites. In 2010 the hotel received the three-star superior award. In the following years, the Schlosshotel Stecklenberg gets because of its history
media attention and other awards for best ratings.
In 1862 the Baron von dem Bussche-Streithorst acquired lands in Stecklenberg. His family belongs to the German aristocracy and was first mentioned in 1225.
He plans to build a family home next to the ruins of the Stecklenburg, but gets no permission and retreats to the foot of the mountain to build his castle there.
In 1862 the Baron von dem Bussche-Streithorst acquired lands in Stecklenberg. His family belongs to the German aristocracy and was first mentioned in 1225.
He plans to build a family home next to the ruins of the Stecklenburg, but gets no permission and retreats to the foot of the mountain to build his castle there.
After the death of the Countess, her daughter-in-law Gertrud lives in the castle with her family. In 1923, financial difficulties lead to the foreclosure of the property. The areas will be allocated to the surrounding communities. Parts of the castle are leased with the idea of building a mineral water factory or developing a chicken farm. A sanatorium is to be founded, but all plans are shattered.
After the death of the Countess, her daughter-in-law Gertrud lives in the castle with her family. In 1923, financial difficulties lead to the foreclosure of the property. The areas will be allocated to the surrounding communities. Parts of the castle are leased with the idea of building a mineral water factory or developing a chicken farm. A sanatorium is to be founded, but all plans are shattered.
After the death of the Countess, her daughter-in-law Gertrud lives in the castle with her family. In 1923, financial difficulties lead to the foreclosure of the property. The areas will be allocated to the surrounding communities. Parts of the castle are leased with the idea of building a mineral water factory or developing a chicken farm. A sanatorium is to be founded, but all plans are shattered.
In 1989 the inner-German wall fell. The castle is still used as holiday accommodation for school groups. From 1994 the house was empty and fell into a dilapidated state: ceilings collapsed, the heating froze, mold spread, the park became overgrown. After five years of neglect, the Pinnow family acquired the property and lovingly renovated it. In 2004 the castle was opened as a hotel.
In 1989 the inner-German wall fell. The castle is still used as holiday accommodation for school groups. From 1994 the house was empty and fell into a dilapidated condition: ceilings collapsed, the heating froze, mold spread, the park became overgrown. After five years of neglect, the Pinnow family acquired the property and lovingly renovated it. In 2004 the castle was opened as a holiday resort.
