Nowadays the moated castle Flechtingen which is located on an island in the center of a town performs the function of a health resort. The castle includes 2 connected 5-story (main castle) and 4-story (outer castle) buildings that are constructed in the shape of a triangle. 100 apartments and a wide service area which involves a restaurant and recreation or therapy rooms are available at the moment.
The castle has been reconstructed and modernized and the renovations currently last.
Location
The location is convenient and easy to find. The hotel is situated in the center of the municipality Flechtingen in the district Borde in Saxony-Anhalt. This is not more than 30 minutes from the capital city of the region Magdeburg. Also, it is only 45 minutes to the other big cities such as Wolfsburg and Braunschweig.
The nature in the neighborhood is exceptional and unspoiled. The Flechtingen castle is enclosed with water from the Flechtingen castle pond. The forests and mountains surrounding the town provide it with fresh air that is vital for health resorts.
History
The history of the moated castle began in the first decade of the 14th century. The first mention of the palace was dated in 1307 when the land was given to Heinrich von Schenck for his services and construction began.
At the beginning of the 15th century, the water castle was structurally renovated and subsequently used as a hunting castle or hunting lodge. The newly expanded palace was created by Rudolf Schenk after a fire in 1483 that damaged the residential building.
The castle stayed in possession of the Schenk family until the end of the Second World War. After the Second World War, all property was expropriated without compensation to the noble family by the Soviets. Equipment from the castle came to Magdeburg , Halle an der Saale and Altenhausen. Then it was used as a shelter for the refugees and relocated people, after it - as a hospital with special facilities for tuberculosis sufferers.
The castle on an island was sold to private property only at the end of the 20th century and the construction of a castle-hotel was launched.
Reconstruction
During the reconstruction a complete renovation and restoration of the building are going to be carried out. After the reconstruction the ADN group will lease this property to organizations that provide excellent care for elderly people in a comfortable, peaceful environment. A modern nursing home combined with medical support and security, the possibility of social contacts, domestic support, good care and comfortable living.