Lelkendorf Castle

One of the oldest manor houses in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is the manor house in Lelkendorf. As early as the beginning of the 13th century, the feudal estate came into the possession of the noble family von Levetzow. A castle dating from 1225 was destroyed by Wallenstein's troops in 1629 and burned to the ground. A few years later, a new castle was built on its foundations (in the Renaissance style). The current appearance was shaped in 1898. Under the direction of architect Schulze-Naumburg, the castle was completely re-conceptualized and rebuilt in the Tudor Gothic style. This can be clearly seen in the rectangular facade with round arches and flanking towers on the bay window of the main portal. Style features and ornaments from the Art Nouveau period also played a role in the redesign. A tower was added on the park side. In 1945, the von Levetzow family was expropriated and expelled by the communists.

In the post-war years, the castle housed the municipal council, a restaurant, a school, a kindergarten, and a post office. Until the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, valuable furnishings were stolen and the historic interior architecture was destroyed.

In 1991, the Levetzow family was able to reacquire their property. In the following years, architect Joachim von Levetzow had the manor house extensively renovated and set up 19 condominiums, 3 of which can be booked as holiday apartments.