Moated Castle in Northern Germany

Turow Moated Castle – A Place to Call Home for Generations: Live, Dream, Grow in a Real Castle 

Imagine a place where children run barefoot across a cobbled courtyard while grandparents share old stories beneath centuries-old trees. Where family gatherings take place in the grand hall, everyone helps in the orchard, and life flows with the rhythm of the seasons. 

Turow Castle, with roots tracing back to the 13th century, is more than just a historic building. It’s a living home – for people seeking community, simplicity and a life close to nature. 

With around 2,500 m² of living and usable space spread across the main castle, charming outbuildings and well-preserved farm buildings, this is a place designed for multigenerational living and creativity. 

The heart of the property is the main castle building, offering around 1,248 m². It features 15 rooms, including 12 renovated guest rooms with space for up to 38 beds. These rooms span two upper floors and a tower, making it ideal for large families, friends or co-housing setups. An additional 420 m² in the attic offers flexible potential for more bedrooms, studios or shared spaces. 

Cozy salons, a blue chapel with 300-year-old murals, a grand hall with Italian Renaissance stucco ceiling, a portrait gallery, antique tilework – every corner of the castle exudes atmosphere, history and charm. 

Daily life is supported by an additional 180 m² gatehouse with barrier-free facilities (updated in 2022) and about 200 m² of expansion space – perfect for separate apartments, offices or guest accommodations. A large barn (approx. 424 m² plus upper level), a former granary (approx. 120 m²), and a horse stable offer further room for workshops, storage or animal-based projects.

The estate spans around 19 hectares and includes about 13 hectares of mixed forest (mostly planted around 2001), several hectares of pasture, and a four-hectare castle courtyard with gardens, orchards and parkland – ideal for self-sufficiency, farming, nature-based education or simply shared outdoor life.

Infrastructure is in place to support semi-off-grid living: a 100 kW oil heating system combined with a 50 kW wood gasifier (new in 2018), four large buffer tanks, and a 40-meter-deep well for independent water supply. The estate is also connected to the public wastewater system.

At Turow Castle, life can return to what truly matters: community, sustainability, nature, creativity and connection.
This is a place where the past lays down roots and the future can flourish – a home for families ready to write new chapters together.

Quick facts

• Original tower: 13th century
• Main building: 15th–16th century
• Additional buildings: 18th–19th century
• Total built area: approx. 2,500 m²
• Land: approx. 19 hectares (13 ha forest, 4 ha enclosed park, 2 ha pasture)
• Heating: Oil & wood gasifier (2018), 4 buffer tanks
• Water: 40 m deep well
• Connected to public sewer
• Listed historic property with tax advantages

Included in sale

• Furnishings for guest rooms
• Equipment for hospitality and events
• Technical gear and supplies for the granary event space
• Various tools and property-use inventory

Location
Turow Castle is set in the picturesque landscape of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, in the municipality of Glewitz (Vorpommern-Rügen). It lies in a peaceful, secluded rural area at the edge of the tiny village of Turow, far from traffic and mass tourism, surrounded by protected cultural landscapes with forests, fields and meadows.

This tranquil setting offers true privacy and immersion in nature. The area is known for its clean air, low light pollution and unspoiled countryside – perfect for stargazing, retreat and recharging.

Accessibility

• Approx. 30 minutes to the Hanseatic city of Greifswald (universities, clinics, culture)
• Less than an hour to the Baltic Sea (Stralsund, Rügen, Usedom)
• Easy access to the A20 and A11 motorways
• Train station in Grimmen: 15 minutes by car
• Airports: Rostock-Laage (1 hour), Berlin (2.5 hours)

Ideal for

• People seeking a peaceful retreat and connection with nature
• Event organizers needing a unique and private setting for retreats or seminars
• Investors interested in authentic rural tourism or alternative living concepts

Surroundings include scenic hiking and cycling trails, rich bird and wildlife, historic manor houses, village churches and water sports opportunities on the nearby Peene River or the Baltic coast.

Turow Castle is a rare combination of historic significance, emotional appeal and future potential – a special place for people with vision.

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