Castle Drebkau

The first documented mention of the property as a castle, “castrum et opidum Trebetz,” dates back to 1301. In the 14th century, the Lords of Ileburg erected a fortified house on this site, strategically located on a flat elevation between swampy areas. Later, the Lords of Köckritz took over the complex and became known for their activities as robber knights, leading to a siege by Margrave Jobst of Moravia in 1408. Around 1700, Joachim Erdmann von Köckritz had the old building demolished and replaced it with the current castle at the end of the 17th century. This led to conflicts with the serfs who were conscripted for the demolition work. The stable buildings were constructed in the 18th century. Around 1850, the castle was extended with a residential building in the Italian villa style and a square tower with battlements and round corner turrets, with part of the extension serving as an orangery.