with Dodo Freiherr von Innhausen and zu Knyphausen
Experience the history of Neubrandenburg.
Our trained city guides will accompany you on your way through the beautiful and lovable city center, along the medieval ramparts and fortifications, past architectural sights. Neubrandenburg is not only an interesting destination for visitors from out of town; people who have lived here for a long time can always discover new and surprising things about their city with us.
Who is Dodo Freiherr von Innhausen and zu Knyphausen?
He was commissioned by the Swedish king to defend the city of Neubrandenburg against Tilly's attacks during the Thirty Years' War. He entered the service of King Gustav II Adolf (Wasa) of Sweden in 1629.
Despite the lack of artillery, he held the city for days against the superior forces of the Imperial army, which nevertheless fell to Tilly after a great slaughter. Gustav rewarded him for his services with the fortress of Klempenow. As commander of the Swedish troops, he fell in the Battle of Haselünne in 1636.
