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The castle is the only largely preserved lowland castle in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It was built in the mid-13th century (around 1240/1250, first mention often linked to 1231 or 1331) as a Pomeranian border castle on an alluvial sand island at the confluence of the Tollense and Landgraben rivers – in the middle of a marshy glacial valley. It belonged to a series of fortifications that protected the crossings over the Tollense. From the 14th century onwards, the von Heydebreck (also Heydebeck) family resided here. Joachim I and especially his son Heinrich IV (late 14th/early 15th century) are considered typical robber barons: they are said to have undertaken raids in turbulent times to increase their wealth and power – at the same time, however, Heinrich was also an advisor at the Pomeranian court. This fits perfectly with the classic image of the medieval robber baron.

Rarely fully preserved ensemble: Late Baroque symmetrical farmyard with six buildings in front around a courtyard paved with fieldstones, stable, riding hall, park and remains of the medieval castle complex (Schlossberg an der Tollense as a protected monument). This makes the complex a special feature among the country's manor complexes.

The estate had a long history of ownership (including the von Perselin, von Blücher, von Linden, von Heyden-Linden, von Neetzow families, and again von Blücher). After expropriation in 1945 and GDR use (including apartments, Konsum shop, VEG kitchen), the ensemble was renovated from 1994 under Raik Mulsow; later owners (from 2011 including Jörg Kröger) continued the restoration of the house and chapel in the park.

The DDR Museum Tutow in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is a lovingly designed cultural institution dedicated to the documentation and preservation of everyday GDR culture. In contrast to purely historical exhibitions, the focus here is deliberately on the real everyday lives of the people, without glorifying the era.

The DDR Museum Tutow in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is a cultural institution dedicated to the documentation and preservation of everyday GDR culture. In contrast to purely historical exhibitions, the focus here is deliberately on the real everyday lives of people, without glorifying the era.

It is a steel tied-arch bridge with a composite deck. The main span is 114.3 m; to the north, a 45 m long prestressed concrete beam bridge connects. It was opened on June 26, 2012, with construction costs of 12.2 million euros.

Built in 1796 as a guesthouse for the estate (single-storey with a hipped roof). Today it is also used for tourism and has been renovated.

Striking are the three towers of different heights and shapes: the dominant southwestern octagonal tower, the northeastern rectangular tower with an octagonal top and visible clock (from the farmyard), and a smaller, round northwestern tower. In addition, there are various gables and risalits that nevertheless lead to a cohesive effect. The park is by Peter Joseph Lenné (design around 1840, implementation parallel to construction).