The Castle
Our castle has a history more than one thousand years in the making. Nestled within a well-fortified city wall, Schloss Tangermünde is seated high above the Elbe River, with the medieval town of Tangermünde at its feet. Emperors, kings, princes and counts once resided here. During your visit to Tangermünde, you can find out all there is to know about the exciting history of this time-honoured castle complex in the Castle Museum. Here is just a small glimpse.
History of the Schloss Tangermünde
1009
First mention of a castle at Tangermünde
1373
Emperor Charles IV moves into the castle. This remained his secondary residence – after Prague Castle – until his death in 1378.
until 1463
Home to the margraves of Brandenburg
1463- 1869
Seat of the sovereign administration authorities
1640
Large parts of the imperial castle are destroyed by Swedish troops in the Thirty Years’ War.
1699
What is today the main building is built by Elector of Brandenburg Frederick William III, later King of Prussia.
1874- 1950
District Court of Tangermünde
1967- 1989
Tangermünde Children’s Hospital
1999
The main building is renovated by the Busse family
2000
The Schloss Tangermünde Hotel is opened in August
2001
Renovation of the summer houses
2010
Grand opening of the newly-built Kaisertherme spa area and the Queen Louise Conference Centre