Schloss Lübbenau im Spreewald

What Schloss Lübbenau im Spreewald does

Schloss Lübbenau is a heritage castle hotel and event venue ensemble located in the Spreewald UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, at the edge of the historic old town of Lübbenau, approximately 100 km southeast of Berlin, Germany. The property is owned and operated by the Grafen zu Lynar family through the operating entity Hotelbetriebsgesellschaft Schloss Lübbenau mbH, with continuous family ownership since 1621 — over four centuries. The estate comprises three accommodation buildings: the Schloss-Hotel with 44 rooms and suites, the Marstall (former stables, reconstructed 1746) offering 20 individually equipped apartments, rooms and suites (30-91 sqm), and the Kanzlei (former chancellery, built 1745-1748) containing four exclusive suites restored in 2019 — totaling 68 keys. The 9-hectare English-style landscape park, Orangerie (200+ year-old event venue), Festsaal ballroom (325 sqm, up to 250 persons), and BELETAGE conference wing (three meeting rooms for 8-90 persons) complete the venue infrastructure.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer hospitality model across six revenue streams: hotel accommodations, the multi-award-winning Schloss-Restaurant LINARI (run by Chef Dirk Lehmann, open daily afternoon and evening), ROCCO'S Bar, events and celebrations (weddings, corporate events), conference and meetings, and curated seasonal travel packages (Sommerlaune, Oster-Special, Spreewaldreise, Kleine Winterauszeit, Silvester, Schlossarrangement). Pricing ranges from €150/night for standard Schloss rooms to €290/night for top suites and €750/person for the New Year's Eve package. Distribution is primarily direct: a proprietary online booking platform (onepagebooking.com), OpenTable for restaurant reservations, and direct inquiry channels for events; marketing relies on the corporate website, Facebook, Instagram, email newsletter, and on-property cultural events (classical concerts, jazz nights, comedy, readings).

Technology is standard hospitality infrastructure with no proprietary or AI-enabled components: PHP-based website with Matomo analytics, OpenTable integration, OpenStreetMap, and a ReGuest chat messenger. Leadership consists of family managing directors Guido Graf zu Lynar and Rochus Graf zu Lynar, plus Castle Executive Chef Dirk Lehmann. The company is privately held with no evidence of external funding, M&A activity, or public-market positioning; growth is funded organically through family ownership. Customer segments are horizontal — leisure travelers (primary), conference and corporate guests, and wedding/celebration parties — with no disclosed enterprise anchor accounts.

Name

Schloss Lübbenau im Spreewald

Legal name

Hotelbetriebsgesellschaft Schloss Lübbenau mbH

Website

https://schloss-luebbenau.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Schloss Lübbenau is a heritage castle hotel and event venue in Germany's Spreewald UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, operating 68 rooms across three buildings plus the LINARI restaurant, ROCCO'S Bar, conference facilities, and a 9-hectare park, under Grafen zu Lynar family ownership since 1621.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heritage Hotel & Event Venue

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Heritage & Palace Luxury Hotels (THAGACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD), Conference Retreat Hotels (THAGALAG)

Keywords

• Castle hotel accommodations
• Heritage event venue
• Conference and meeting facilities
• Wedding and celebration hosting
• Fine dining restaurant

Headquarters

HQ city

Lübbenau/Spreewald

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodations: Overnight stays across three properties: Schloss (44 rooms/suites), Marstall (20 apartments/rooms/suites), and Kanzlei (4 exclusive suites). Revenue generated through room bookings with breakfast included.
2. Restaurant LINARI: Award-winning castle restaurant serving international cuisine with Spreewald specialties. Open daily afternoon (2-5pm) and evening (from 6pm). Revenue from à la carte dining, set menus, and afternoon snacks.
3. ROCCO'S Bar: Bar serving cocktails, beverages, and bar snacks. Revenue from drink sales and light food service.
4. Events & Celebrations: Wedding packages (small banquet and festive banquet), corporate events, and celebrations hosted in Festsaal, Orangerie, and Séparée venues. Revenue from venue rental, catering, and event planning services.
5. Conference & Meetings: Meeting and conference facilities in BELETAGE wing with various room sizes. Revenue from day rates, package deals, and catering services for business events.
6. Travel Packages: Curated stay packages including Spreewaldreise, Oster-Special, Sommerlaune, Kleine Winterauszeit, and Schlossarrangement combining accommodation, dining, and activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Schloss Lübbenau im Spreewald operates a family-owned castle hotel and event venue ensemble comprising 68 accommodation units across three historic buildings (Schloss with 44 rooms/suites, Marstall with 20 apartments/rooms/suites, and Kanzlei with 4 exclusive suites), the award-winning Schloss-Restaurant LINARI, ROCCO'S Bar, a wellness area, multiple event venues (Orangerie, Festsaal, BELETAGE conference wing), and curated seasonal travel packages set within a 9-hectare landscape park in the Spreewald UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Product overview

Schloss Lübbenau is a heritage hotel and event venue ensemble located in the Spreewald UNESCO Biosphere Reserve near Berlin. The property has been owned by the Grafen zu Lynar family since 1621. The ensemble consists of three accommodation buildings: the main Schloss-Hotel (44 rooms/suites), the Marstall holiday residence (20 apartments/rooms/suites), and the Kanzlei chancellery (4 exclusive suites). Dining is provided through the Schloss-Restaurant LINARI and ROCCO'S Bar. Event venues include the Orangerie, Festsaal ballroom, and BELETAGE conference wing. The 9-hectare landscape park offers additional recreational space. The company offers various accommodation packages including Sommerlaune, Oster-Special, Spreewaldreise, Kleine Winterauszeit, Silvester, and Schlossarrangement. Wellness services are available October through Easter. Conference and event services include meeting rooms, wedding packages, and corporate event packages. The property serves as a conference hotel near Berlin with extensive side programs including boat trips, paddle tours, and team experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Schloss-Hotel: The castle hotel with 44 rooms and suites offering accommodations in the historic castle building.
• Marstall
• Orangerie
• LINARI
• ROCCO'S Bar
• BELETAGE
• Kanzlei

Products and services

• Schloss-Hotel (Castle Hotel) The main castle hotel offering 44 rooms and suites for an exclusive stay in the Spreewald, serving leisure tourists, business travelers, and conference guests. All rooms include minibar, flatscreen, telephone, and internet connection.
• Marstall Holiday Residence Holiday residence in a reconstructed half-timbered building from 1746 offering 20 individually equipped apartments, rooms and suites ranging from 30–91 square metres with first-class furnishings and a separate garden area.
• Kanzlei Suites Former court registry building (1745–1748) now offering four exceptional suites for a unique stay; bookable completely or individually. The full house option spans 300 sqm and is ideal for groups or families.
• Schloss-Restaurant LINARI Multi-award-winning castle restaurant uniting culinary diversity with international flair and fresh products from the Spreewald. Chef de cuisine Dirk Lehmann creates menus combining simple elegance with haute cuisine. Open daily from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and evening from 6 p.m.
• ROCCO'S Bar Bar offering cultivated coziness and cosmopolitan flair, featuring beverages, cocktails, and bar snacks in an elegant atmosphere.
• Orangerie Event Venue Imposing neoclassical building originally serving as shelter for orange trees, now an exclusive event venue for celebrations, weddings, and receptions. Features Mediterranean azulejo motifs and stunning park views.
• BELETAGE Conference Wing Separate conference wing in the south wing with three meeting rooms of varying sizes, modern equipment, foyer, and balcony room, offering conditions for meetings, seminars, conferences, and product presentations.
• Festsaal Ballroom Event space in the Third Wing offering 325 square metres with elegant interior, atmospheric lighting, and view of the castle park. Suitable for weddings, celebrations, conferences, and product presentations with up to 250 persons capacity.
• Schlosspark (Castle Park) Nine-hectare English-style landscape garden surrounding the castle ensemble, providing seamless transition to the Spreewald. Features castle pond, paths, bridges, and serves as popular scenery for weddings and events.
• Sommerlaune Package Summer special package (July–August) including 2 overnight stays, breakfast buffets, 3-course LINARI menu, cocktail at ROCCO'S Bar, and ice specialty on the castle terrace. Starting at 200 EUR per person.
• Oster-Special (Easter Special) Easter package (March 26–29, 2027) featuring 3 overnight stays, breakfast buffets, sweet Easter greeting in room, Easter boat trip, and 3-course Easter menu at LINARI. Starting at 310 EUR per person.
• Spreewaldreise Package Spreewald journey package (April and October) including 4 overnight stays, breakfast buffets, 3-course Spreewald menu at LINARI, Hefeplins with coffee specialty, castle boat trip, and admission to Lehde Open-Air Museum. Starting at 395 EUR per person.
• Kleine Winterauszeit (Little Winter Break) Winter package (November–March) featuring 2 overnight stays, breakfast buffets, Hefeplins with coffee specialty, two 2-course evening meals as half board, sauna area access, bathrobe and slippers. Starting at 210 EUR per person.
• Silvester Package (New Year's Eve) New Year's Eve package (December 29, 2026 – January 1, 2027) featuring culinary highlights, classical concert, gala dinner, dancing, music, and more. Starting at 750 EUR per person.
• Schlossarrangement Best of Schloss and Spreewald package including 2 overnight stays, breakfast buffets, welcome drink, two 3-course dinners (Spreewald and Classic) at LINARI, and punt tour. Bookable April through October.
• Wellness Area Exclusive sauna area with steam bath in the castle vault, available October through Easter. Includes bathrobe and slippers in rooms for wellness guests.
• Rahmenprogramme (Side Programs) Activity programs including punt tours, paddle boat trips, legendary punt trips, historical park tours, team experiences, puzzle tours, and visits to Lehde Open-Air Museum.
• Wedding Packages Wedding celebration packages including small intimate celebrations (20–30 guests) and large exclusive weddings with welcome evenings, boat trips, gala dinners, and dancing.
• Corporate Events & Celebrations Corporate event packages including festive banquets over entire weekends and small banquets for intimate gatherings without dancing, featuring various venues and catering options.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin: Iconic luxury hotel at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin offering rooms, fine dining, and event venues. Comparable to Schloss Lübbenau as a Berlin-area heritage/luxury competitor for inbound leisure, corporate events, and high-end weddings.
• Althoff Hotels: German collection of luxury hotels including multiple castle and heritage properties (e.g., Schlosshotel Hugenpoet affiliate history). Comparable as a curated portfolio of German luxury heritage hotels with similar F&B and event positioning.
• Romantik Hotels & Restaurants Germany: Cooperative collection of heritage, castle, and romantic hotels across Germany with similar leisure and event positioning. Comparable through shared heritage-hotel business model and similar target audiences.
• Relais & Châteaux Germany: Global association of luxury heritage hotels and gourmet restaurants with multiple German castle properties. Comparable as a curated network of heritage luxury hotels competing for similar short-break, wedding, and gourmet travelers.

Direct peers

• Gut Klostermühle: Heritage estate hotel in Brandenburg with rooms, restaurant, and event venues in a rural/nature setting. Comparable to Schloss Lübbenau as a regional German heritage property combining accommodation, dining, and celebrations.
• Hotel Schloss Eckberg: 19th-century castle hotel on the Elbe in Dresden offering rooms, restaurant, and event venues in a heritage setting. Comparable to Schloss Lübbenau as a German heritage castle property with weddings and conferences as key revenue lines.
• Schlosshotel Kronberg: Historic 19th-century castle hotel in the Taunus near Frankfurt operated as a luxury 5-star property with conference, wedding, and F&B offerings. Directly comparable to Schloss Lübbenau as a German heritage castle hotel with multi-purpose event and overnight operations.
• Hotel Schloss Hugenpoet: Castle hotel near Essen in a centuries-old moated manor offering luxury rooms, gourmet dining, weddings, and conferences. Closely mirrors Schloss Lübbenau's combination of historic castle accommodation, fine dining, and event business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SchlossLuebbenau
• Instagraminstagram.com/schloss_luebbenau
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/schloss-l%C3%BCbbenau-im-spreewald

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Profiles3 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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