Rheinsberg Castle
Rheinsberg Castle, picturesquely situated on Lake Grienericksee, allows us to immerse ourselves in the 18th century.
Crown Prince Friedrich, later King Friedrich II and his brother Prince Heinrich developed this castle into a place that has lost none of its magic to this day. Just under 100 km from the center of Berlin in northern Brandenburg, Rheinsberg Castle is located in the picturesque village of the same name on the shores of Lake Grienericksee. Originally built in the 16th century, the moated castle first belonged to Crown Prince Friedrich, who left it to his brother Prince Heinrich after his accession to the throne. The castle was a place of work with an experimental character for renowned architects such as Johann Gottfried Kemmeter, Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff, Georg Friedrich von Boumann and Carl Gotthard Langhans, as well as artists such as Antoine Pesne. Music and theater attracted numerous artists to the Musenhof Rheinsberg and filled it with cultural life. Enthusiasm for this gem continued centuries later, with Theodor Fontane and Kurt Tucholsky paying tribute to the magic of the place in their works.
Rheinsberg Castle - Prussian history on Lake Grienerick
Located almost 100 kilometers from Berlin, Rheinsberg Castle in northern Brandenburg is picturesquely situated on the shores of Lake Grienericksee. Originally built in the 16th century, the moated castle initially belonged to Crown Prince Frederick, who later became King Frederick II, before he left it to his brother Prince Henry after his accession to the throne. Both personalities shaped the castle into a cultural center with a charisma that can still be felt today.
Music, theater and art at the Rheinsberg Court of MusesNotorious architects such as Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff and Carl Gotthard Langhans as well as artists such as Antoine Pesne worked at Rheinsberg Castle and left a lasting mark. Music and theater attracted numerous artists to the Musenhof and filled it with a lively cultural life. Theodor Fontane and Kurt Tucholsky also paid tribute to the special magic of this place in their works.
Rheinsberg Castle as an excursion destination from the Baltic Sea coast
Whoever travels to the Baltic Sea region of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern - whether Rostock, Stralsund, Greifswald or Fischland-Darß-Zingst - will find Rheinsberg Castle a worthwhile excursion destination in the nearby Brandenburg neighborhood. The castle combines the cultural depth of northern Germany with Prussian history and invites you to make an enriching detour that wonderfully complements your coastal vacation.
Other attractions in Rheinsberg
Passenger shipping Reederei Halbeck
● Rheinsberg
Experience the Ruppin Lake District and the Mecklenburg Lake District from their most beautiful side - from the water! Relax on our daily lake cruises on board our passenger ships and enjoy the wonderful natural surroundings. The passenger boat company Reederei Halbeck offers lake cruises several times a day, nature cruises to Flecken Zechlin and day trips to Mirow. On a trip on the barrier-free MS "Remus" you can enjoy wonderful tours, e.g. to the Mecklenburg border. In the cold season, the panorama ship becomes a restaurant ship. The yacht charter & boat hire service directly in Rheinsberg's town harbour lets you be the captain yourself, renting out canoes, kayaks, rowing boats and pedal boats, as well as license-free motorboats (4-8 people) and day cruisers (up to 6 people). If you want to spend your vacation on the water, you can also relax on board one of the yachts.
Yacht Charter & Boat Rental in Halbeck
● Rheinsberg
Halbeck Boat Rental & Yacht Charter is your go-to source in Rheinsberg for all things related to water recreation. Whether you’re looking for a canoe, a small motorboat (with or without an inland recreational boat license), or a motor yacht—everyone can find a boat here that meets their vacation needs. The Halbeck Shipping Company offers lake tours several times a day aboard its panoramic passenger ships. Accessible options are also available. Be a captain for a day—we rent canoes, kayaks, rowboats, and pedal boats, as well as motorboats that don’t require a license (4–8 people) and day cruisers (up to 6 people). The boat rental is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from May through October.
Accommodations nearby
Vacation rentals, hotels, and more in the region
"Your family park" Am Kleinen Labussee
● Wesenberg
Family-friendly vacation resort with campsite, vacation bungalows and accommodation for cyclists. Located in Wesenberg, at the southern tip of the "Kleiner Labussee".
Ahoy Camp Canow
● Wustrow
The Naturcamp is a place for all those who like to drift - whether on water or on land. From camping with a tent to camping with a van or caravan to brand new tiny houses with panoramic windows and charming Swedish-style vacation homes, there is something for all nature lovers!
Old tiled stove factory (restaurant, gallery, culture & hotel)
● Neustrelitz
A cultural center for art, culture and cuisine in a unique ambience