About the location
Built upon the foundations of an Old German moated castle, a new castle was constructed in Renaissance style at the end of the 16th century. This building was itself replaced by a new Baroque structure in 1717. When Count von Witzleben-Alt-Döbern, a friend of Kaiser Wilhelm I, purchased the castle in 1880, he subjected the building to extensive alterations and additions in a mix of styles that almost completely erased the Baroque character of the structure. From 1943 to 1945, the castle housed the Swedish Embassy, as war-torn Berlin had become too dangerous. Today Schloss Altdöbern belongs to the Brandenburgische Schlösser GmbH.
Accessibility
The ground floor can be reached via the main entrance, which has three steps. A ramp is placed over the steps if required. The reading will take place on the upper floor, which is only accessible via the staircase with 25 steps.
Parking
There are a few parking spaces located approximately 230 metres away, in front of Café Schauwerk. Further parking spaces can be found approximately 700 metres away at the medical centre.
Toilets
Toilet facilities are located in the basement; these can be accessed from inside via a staircase or, if necessary, from outside at ground level.
You can also contact us in advance to plan your visit to the event: