Castle vacation in Mecklenburg – Feel at home: Arrive in peace and unwind.
- 21 Rooms
- 45 Maximum number of guests
Welcome to Schloss Kaarz
Feel at Home: Arrive in Peace and Let Go
Your journey has brought you to a place where neither clocks nor time constraints rule. At Schloss Kaarz, slowing down, comfort, and indulgence are the guiding principles to happiness. The hosts have always taken plenty of time for their guests – a tradition we proudly continue with new charm and heartfelt dedication.
Every room has its own magic
Our unique rooms are the heart of Schloss Kaarz. Each one is lovingly furnished with great attention to detail. Every room bears a different name connected to the castle and has its own personality – just like our guests.
Check-in from 3pm
Check-out till 11am
From 6 - 4 weeks before the start of the holiday: 20% cancellation fee, from 4 weeks - 8 days before the start of the holiday: 50% cancellation fee, from 8 days before the start of the holiday: 100% cancellation fee.
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Comfort Double Room
A room with a double bed; some bathrooms feature both a shower and a bathtub.
Comfort Double Room Plus
More spacious than the Comfort Room, some with a terrace. All rooms feature both a shower and a bathtub.The room/apartment/property is equipped with
- WLAN in the whole house
- Heating
Bedroom
- Room size over 20m2
- Double bed
- Linen
- Extra cushions and blankets
- Writing desk
- Electric kettle/Coffee machine
- Room cleaning on request
Bathroom
- Shower
- WC
- Towels
- Hairdryer
- Cosmetic products
Culinary
- Restaurant
- Breakfast
- Half board
- Local products
Garden
- Sunbed
- Sauna
- Terrace
- Park
- Outdoor dining area
Children
- Children's high chair
Others
- not barrier-free
- Non Smoking
- Pets welcome with extra cleaning fee
- Parking area
- e-charging station
In the surrounding area
- Lake
- Hiking
- Riding
- Golf
Payment
- Online payment/credit card
History
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Until the early 19th century, Kaarz was a humble farming village. Over time, it evolved into a manor estate, and by the mid-19th century, it had come into the hands of the influential von Bülow family. Today, a brick chapel in the park still bears witness to the family’s noble heritage.
In 1872, the estate changed hands again when Hamburg merchant Julius Hüniken acquired it. Having built a considerable fortune through trade in natural resources, agricultural goods, and bird fertilizer, Hüniken set out to transform the property. By 1875, the manor house had been converted into a striking castle, blending architectural styles in a bold and eclectic manner. Gothic motifs and the so-called 'Old German style' mingle with decorative touches from the Neo-Renaissance, Late Classicism, and Historicism, giving the castle a unique character that reflects both tradition and innovation.
Schloss Kaarz served as a summer residence for Hüniken. The lower floor was reserved for his own use, while the upper floor was largely dedicated to his numerous guests, offering them a glimpse of the castle’s elegance and grandeur.
At the same time as the castle’s construction, the park was designed by landscape architect Carl Ansorge. Initially laid out in the Baroque style, it featured a rich collection of exotic trees and plants, including mammoth trees, cypresses, Douglas firs, Caucasian spruces, and plane trees, creating a lush and captivating setting that complemented the castle’s impressive architecture.
Following his death in October 1891, Julius Hüniken was laid to rest in a temple-like mausoleum along the road to Weitendorf, entombed in a marble sarcophagus. This uniquely designed memorial features a magnificent portal topped with a triangular pediment, supported by polished columns of Upper Silesian blue-green granite, standing as a striking tribute to the man who had transformed Schloss Kaarz.
In July 1902, Julius Hüniken the Younger took over the Kaarz estate. Several renovations were carried out on the castle, including the creation of the Art Nouveau ceiling painting in the entrance hall. The park was transformed into an English-style landscape garden, enhancing the estate’s elegance and charm.
In April 1945, the family—except for the head of the household—fled westward ahead of the advancing Russian forces. Kaarz was occupied and looted by the Red Army. Julius Hüniken was placed under house arrest and barred from his own home until he managed to escape in September 1945. Despite repeated appeals to the state and the church, he was never allowed to return to Kaarz before his death in 1975.
From spring 1945, the first floor of the castle housed the Russian command, while the remaining rooms were overcrowded with refugees. During this period, the entire interior of the house was lost. Following the land reform in September 1945, Kaarz was divided among day laborers and refugees. The castle’s grand halls were used as a school. In 1950, the building was designated as a community center, and in 1962 it was converted into a nursing and retirement home. However, due to the continuous decay of the building, the home had to close in 1988. For four years, the castle remained unoccupied and neglected, sustaining further severe damage.
After two years of difficult negotiations with the district administration, Agnes Gaertner-Hüniken and her family succeeded in repurchasing Schloss Kaarz along with its parklands at the highest bid, though no special privileges were granted to the former owners. From July 1994 onwards, the Hünikens restored the dilapidated castle and converted it into a hotel. Since 2014, the castle has been back in family ownership. Following more than a year of careful renovation and restoration, Schloss Kaarz now shines once again as it did in its most glorious days, offering guests a charming and stylish home away from home.
In 1872, the estate changed hands again when Hamburg merchant Julius Hüniken acquired it. Having built a considerable fortune through trade in natural resources, agricultural goods, and bird fertilizer, Hüniken set out to transform the property. By 1875, the manor house had been converted into a striking castle, blending architectural styles in a bold and eclectic manner. Gothic motifs and the so-called 'Old German style' mingle with decorative touches from the Neo-Renaissance, Late Classicism, and Historicism, giving the castle a unique character that reflects both tradition and innovation.
Schloss Kaarz served as a summer residence for Hüniken. The lower floor was reserved for his own use, while the upper floor was largely dedicated to his numerous guests, offering them a glimpse of the castle’s elegance and grandeur.
At the same time as the castle’s construction, the park was designed by landscape architect Carl Ansorge. Initially laid out in the Baroque style, it featured a rich collection of exotic trees and plants, including mammoth trees, cypresses, Douglas firs, Caucasian spruces, and plane trees, creating a lush and captivating setting that complemented the castle’s impressive architecture.
Following his death in October 1891, Julius Hüniken was laid to rest in a temple-like mausoleum along the road to Weitendorf, entombed in a marble sarcophagus. This uniquely designed memorial features a magnificent portal topped with a triangular pediment, supported by polished columns of Upper Silesian blue-green granite, standing as a striking tribute to the man who had transformed Schloss Kaarz.
In July 1902, Julius Hüniken the Younger took over the Kaarz estate. Several renovations were carried out on the castle, including the creation of the Art Nouveau ceiling painting in the entrance hall. The park was transformed into an English-style landscape garden, enhancing the estate’s elegance and charm.
In April 1945, the family—except for the head of the household—fled westward ahead of the advancing Russian forces. Kaarz was occupied and looted by the Red Army. Julius Hüniken was placed under house arrest and barred from his own home until he managed to escape in September 1945. Despite repeated appeals to the state and the church, he was never allowed to return to Kaarz before his death in 1975.
From spring 1945, the first floor of the castle housed the Russian command, while the remaining rooms were overcrowded with refugees. During this period, the entire interior of the house was lost. Following the land reform in September 1945, Kaarz was divided among day laborers and refugees. The castle’s grand halls were used as a school. In 1950, the building was designated as a community center, and in 1962 it was converted into a nursing and retirement home. However, due to the continuous decay of the building, the home had to close in 1988. For four years, the castle remained unoccupied and neglected, sustaining further severe damage.
After two years of difficult negotiations with the district administration, Agnes Gaertner-Hüniken and her family succeeded in repurchasing Schloss Kaarz along with its parklands at the highest bid, though no special privileges were granted to the former owners. From July 1994 onwards, the Hünikens restored the dilapidated castle and converted it into a hotel. Since 2014, the castle has been back in family ownership. Following more than a year of careful renovation and restoration, Schloss Kaarz now shines once again as it did in its most glorious days, offering guests a charming and stylish home away from home.
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Location
Schloss Kaarz
19412 Kaarz, Obere Dorfstraße 6
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