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Castle tower Plau am See

The castle tower in Plau was built in 1448/49 and is still completely preserved.

The 3 m thick walls and the 11 m deep dungeon, as well as the tower ascent, amaze locals and guests alike when they visit. The historic castle tower in Plau am See is the remaining part of a fortification that was built in 1449 to stop the raids of Brandenburg knights. During the Thirty Years' War, it offered protection against sieges and raids by the Swedes and Saxons. At the end of the war, the decision was made to "grind down" the fortifications, which meant dismantling them. Only the castle tower was spared this fate. Until 1985, the tower was not used and was open to everyone, which was particularly pleasing for the children of Plau, who had great adventures. In 2000, the Museum Friends of Plau am See also set themselves the task of renovating the tower and making it attractive for visitors.

Castle Tower Plau am See - a medieval landmark in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

The Plau am See castle tower is one of the most remarkable historical buildings in inland Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Built in 1448/49 as part of a fortification, it was intended to protect the town from raids by Brandenburg knights. It has been completely preserved to this day - a rare testimony to medieval defensive architecture that impressively endures far inland, away from the well-known coastal towns such as Stralsund, Wismar or Rostock.

History of the castle tower: from rampart to cultural monument

During the Thirty Years' War, the fortifications offered protection from sieges by Swedes and Saxons. After the end of the war, it was largely razed to the ground - but the castle tower was the only part to survive. It remained open until 1985 and was particularly popular with the town's children as an adventure playground. In 2000, the Museum Friends of Plau am See took on its restoration and turned it into an attractive excursion destination.

Imposing building fabric: thick walls and a deep dungeon

Visitors to the castle tower are amazed by the up to 3-metre-thick walls and the 11-metre-deep dungeon. The climb up the tower is rewarded with a special view of Plau am See and the surrounding lake landscape of the Mecklenburg Lake District - an impressive experience for locals and guests alike.