Göttlin

Inhabitants (last update 30.03.2010): 493

Regional mayor: Joachim Klenke

In 1373 Emperor Karl IV. from the Luxemburg dynasty acquires the Mark Brandenburg. After his death his son Sigismund, who becomes German Emperor and King of Hungary later on, inherits it. Already in 1354 the country Jericho goes back to the archbishop of Magdeburg. The castle of Schollene belongs to the lords of Rosenberg at this time (around 1350). The castle of Buckow, situated left of the river Havel and used for the protection of the Rathenow Großes Kietz,  belongs to Hermann von Treskow (? 1360), the progenitor of the Treskow-family in the Elbe-Havel-Winkel. The villages Göttlin and Grütz belong to none of them. Both villages can probably regard themselves as free communities until 1381/82.

In 1381/82 Göttlin is first mentioned in the feudal books of the archbishops of Magdeburg.

However, the archaeological expert´s opinion to the cultivation and area usage plan of the Göttlin community proves that 23 archaeologically protected monuments on the territory of the community are known, which suggests that there has been a changing population since the New Stone Age (circa 3000 ? 1500 BC).

Thus, we find many unfortified settlements from the New Stone Age (typical remains: ceramics, stone hatchets, flint tools).

Since 2002 Göttlin has been a part of the district centre Rathenow. Situated at the river Havel, Göttlin and its close surroundings add variety  to urban life. An ideal place to live in and for relaxation.