Migration stories around Steinort / Sztynort Castle

Steinort Castle in northern Masuria was the seat of the noble Lehndorff family until 1945. The last lord of the manor, Heinrich von Lehndorff, was one of the conspirators of July 20, 1944. The stories tell of the fate of the East Prussian noble family and of inhabitants of the village, which is called Sztynort today. Others describe the lives and work of German and Polish enthusiasts who are bringing the decaying manor house back to life. 17 biographical texts tell of expulsion and new beginnings, human tragedies and awakenings in this fascinating, multi-ethnic region.

About the fate of the noble family Lehndorff-Steinort

Life stories from the village Steinort/Sztynort

Migration of things