Gänsefurth Castle

Gänsefurth was formerly known as "Gansevorthe" and was first mentioned in a document in 1159. Later, the names "Genssenvorthe", "Gensevorde" and "Gensfort" were common. In 1307, the place was called "Gaensefurth".

The place became an imperial fief of Anhalt in 1299. In 1371, the place was owned by the von Wederde family. In 1422, "Schlosse Genseforde" is mentioned for the first time. On March 25, 1461, Prince Bernhard VI of Anhalt-Bernburg enfeoffed Claus von Trotha with the village and castle. On March 27, 1492, Claus von Trotha died and bequeathed the property to his sons. The castle and the church were destroyed in 1525. In 1571, the castle was rebuilt in the Renaissance style and renovated in 1757.