Vorpommern/Pommerania author's house
 

A detailed question about far northeast Germany (Vorpommern) or far northwest Poland (Pommerania): <BR>I am a great fan of the writer Elizabeth von Arnim, a British woman who married a German count and lived in Pommerania from the mid-1890s until about 1905. She was a best-selling and prolific author who wrote more than 20 books (including "The Enchanted April" and "Elizabeth and Her German Garden"). <BR>The family lived on an estate called Nassenheide. From a biography written in 1986, I know the estate was very near Stettin, Germany (which is now Szczecin, Poland, I believe). <BR>I am vacationing in Germany in August. I would like to find out if the house is still standing. If so, where exactly it is and whether visitors are allowed. Is that land now in Germany or Poland? <BR>Thanks for any help!

Hello! <BR>There seems to be a small town called "Nassenheide" north of Berlin, about 5km from Oranienburg on the B96 highway. This should all be reasonably close to Berlin. <BR>Hope this helps. <BR>

Rob, <BR>Thanks, but maybe there are two Nassenheides. <BR>This estate was 90 miles away from Berlin, within 14 miles of the Baltic coast. The family used to take a train to Stettin, then a horse-drawn carriage to their house. <BR>I will keep looking. This is quite a mystery! <BR>margaret

Hi Margaret, <BR> <BR>now Nassenheide is in Poland and the new name is "Rzedziny". If you want more infos about the house, call the tourist-office of Szczecin 004891/434 04 40.

Gabi, <BR>At last! Thanks so much! <BR>margaret