Burgmuseum und Heimatstube Wesenberg
13th-century castle complex in Wesenberg with a Heimatstube, a fishing and forestry exhibition, and an observation platform in the Fangelturm.
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About the museum
Burg Wesenberg sits on a hill at the northeastern edge of the old town and was built in the middle of the 13th century to protect the town. What survives is the keep, called the Fangelturm, and a remnant of the outer wall. A fire in 1630 probably destroyed the complex. The “Große Haus” remained uninhabitable and decayed until 1677. Residential buildings erected later on the site burned down several times; the last one burned out in 1945. In the 1950s the forestry administration developed the complex.
In 1994 the castle association was founded. Since then the rooms have been used as a Heimatstube with an exhibition on fishing and regional history, as a small forestry museum and as a tourist information office. The fishing exhibition consists of loans from the Seenfischerei Obere Havel eG (lake fishery cooperative). The forestry display shows stuffed native animals, historical tools and a seed-drying kiln. There is also a nature photography exhibition and a cobbler's room.
The Fangelturm now serves as a lookout tower: 68 steps lead up, and from the top the view extends over Wesenberg and the Woblitzsee. Every year on the first weekend of July, the Burgfest takes place, with a historical procession, knights' games, dancing and fireworks.
Highlights
- Fangelturm with observation platform (68 steps)
- Heimatstube with fishing and regional history
- Forestry exhibition with stuffed animals and historical tools
- Nature photography exhibition and cobbler's room
- Burgfest on the first weekend of July
Permanent exhibitions
- Fischereiausstellung und Heimatstube – Historical and modern exhibits on the fishing trade (loans from the Seenfischerei Obere Havel eG) and regional history.
- Forstwirtschaftsausstellung – Stuffed native animals, historical forestry tools and a seed-drying kiln.
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The climb to the observation platform in the Fangelturm involves 68 steps.
Kids & families
- Playground / play area
A playground is located directly next to the castle.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Wesenberg station on the Kleinseenbahn from Neustrelitz; additionally bus line 650 from Neustrelitz via Wesenberg to Mirow.
The castle is in Wesenberg; by car via the B 198 toward Wesenberg.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The tourist information office in the castle offers ticket service, maps, fishing licenses and public internet access.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | The Heimatstube, forestry and fishing exhibition, nature photography exhibition, cobbler's room and Fangelturm form one joint visit. |
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