Nustrow: Manor House, Park and Garden Culture

A Neoclassical manor house, traces of a former moated castle complex and a listed park give Nustrow a distinctive historic character. There are also garden areas, a cycling tour that starts and ends in the village, and coffee and cake at the estate. Nustrow therefore offers various possibilities to consider when planning your holiday: you can focus on architectural history and the park, make outdoor activities your priority, or include the culinary stops. Deciding which of these aspects you want to shape your stay is a helpful starting point when choosing your holiday apartment.

The Manor House and Traces of the Older Complex

Nustrow Manor House is a Neoclassical mansion. In 1830, Severin had it built on the ring walls of a former moated castle complex. This brings two building phases together in one place: the 19th-century mansion and the foundations of an older complex. This connection makes Nustrow especially interesting to visitors who want to appreciate not just a single building on an outing, but also its historical context.

A remnant of the former castle’s artificial ditches and embankments has also survived and is called the Wallgraben. The name refers to this remaining landscape feature; it does not denote an intact castle complex. Together with the manor house, it offers a second perspective on the village’s history. Those interested in historic architectural styles can consider these two aspects side by side: the Neoclassical mansion and the reminder of the former moated castle complex.

The manor house contains a ballroom with historic ceiling paintings. It can accommodate up to 90 people. For a visit with family or a larger travel group, the ballroom is of interest above all as part of the manor house: the ensemble’s history includes not only its exterior, but also a decorated interior space.

Park, Blossoms and Walks

The park is right next to the manor house and invites visitors to take a stroll. The park of the manor estate is a listed site. Its significance is therefore not just a question of size: its historical context is also part of its character. Those looking to spend time outdoors will find a different perspective on Nustrow here than when viewing the mansion and Wallgraben.

A seasonal highlight is the tulip tree in bloom, which can be seen in Nustrow Park every year. There is also a fragrant rose garden surrounded by old fruit trees. These details give the garden area its own distinctive impressions: the tulip tree’s recurring blossom, the rose garden and the fruit trees as a visible frame. When planning your trip, these may be reason to focus your stay on the park and garden side of the manor estate as well.

The Little Manor House Tour and Refreshments

If you would like to explore Nustrow by bicycle, you can include the Little Manor House Tour in your plans. It starts and ends in Nustrow and finishes at Nustrow Manor Estate, with its landscaped park of around nine hectares. The route offers a different way to experience the area than a walk right by the park: it is a tour that starts and ends in the village, whereas the walk begins right at the manor house. No distance or riding time is specified.

Coffee and cake are also among the offerings described at Gut Nustrow. The café is located in the slate-roofed mansion and serves tarts, cakes and a range of coffee specialties. Cakes, tea and coffee are also served in the restored tea pavilion in the manor house’s orchard. This gives you a choice between two distinct places on the estate: the café in the mansion and the pavilion in the orchard. Both add a culinary dimension to the historical and garden-related experiences.

Discover More Places

More local pages: Zarnewanz, Gnewitz, Selpin, Thelkow, Grammow, Cammin and Stubbendorf.

For the higher-level travel overview: Amt Tessin.