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'''Windenburg''' is a [[world]] introduced in ''[[The Sims 4: Get Together]]''. Its architectural design—dominated by timber-framed houses—and its structural design, in combination with modern city aspects, is heavily based on central and southern regions of Germany. Castle-like ruins can be found on the mainland and most of [[The Island]] is surrounded by crumbling man-made walls. These ruins are inspired by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gothic_architecture Gothic] buildings in Europe and they indicate the old age of the city.
'''Windenburg''' is a [[world]] introduced in ''[[The Sims 4: Get Together]]''. Its architectural design—dominated by timber-framed houses—and its structural design, in combination with modern city aspects, is heavily based on central and southern regions of Germany. Castle-like ruins can be found on the mainland and most of [[The Crumbling Isle]] is surrounded by crumbling man-made walls. These ruins are inspired by [[wikipedia:Gothic architecture|Gothic]] buildings in Europe and they indicate the old age of the city.

==Overview==
'''The Bluffs'''
[[File:TheBluffs.png|left|40px]]
''Visit this steamy, secluded natural pool overlooking the crystalline Lake Windenburg''

'''Von Haunt Estate'''
[[File:VonHauntEstate.png|left|40px]]
''The original owners of this preserved estate loved it so much, they're still here!''

'''Olde Platz Ruins'''
[[File:OldePlatzRuins.png|left|40px]]
''Take a leisurely stroll around the old ruins that used to circle Windenburg Castle''
{{clr}}


==Neighborhoods==
==Neighborhoods==
Windenburg consists of 4 neighborhoods and three special lots.
Windenburg consists of 4 neighborhoods and three special lots.


* [[Old Town District]]
* [[Olde Platz]]
* [[Modern District]]
* [[Lykke Centre]]
* [[Countryside]]
* [[Windslar]]
* [[The Island]]
* [[The Crumbling Isle]]


===Special lots===
===Special lots===
* [[Von Haunt Estate]]
* [[Von Haunt Estate]]
* [[Ancient Ruins (neighborhood)|Ancient Ruins]]
* [[Ancient Ruins]]
* [[The Bluffs]]
* [[The Bluffs]]


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==== Inhabited ====
==== Inhabited ====
All owned lots are considered households.
All owned lots are considered households.
*[[Countryside#Coorinberg Cottage|Coorinberg Cottage]], owned by [[Munch family|Munch]]
*[[Windslar#Coorinberg Cottage|Coorinberg Cottage]], owned by [[Munch family|Munch]]
*[[Countryside#Cottage Am See|Cottage Am See]], owned by [[Free Spirits household|Free Spirits]]
*[[Windslar#Cottage Am See|Cottage Am See]], owned by [[Free Spirits household|Free Spirits]]
*[[Countryside#Dresden House|Dresden House]], owned by [[Fyres family|Fyres]]
*[[Windslar#Dresden House|Dresden House]], owned by [[Fyres family|Fyres]]
*[[Old Town District#Factory One|Factory One]], owned by [[Partihaus household|Partihaus]]
*[[Olde Platz#Factory One|Factory One]], owned by [[Partihaus household|Partihaus]]
*[[Old Town District#Waterlock Redoubt|Waterlock Redoubt]], owned by [[Behr family|Behr]]
*[[Olde Platz#Waterlock Redoubt|Waterlock Redoubt]], owned by [[Behr family|Behr]]
*[[The Island#The Lighthouse|The Lighthouse]], owned by [[Bjergsen family|Bjergsen]]
*[[The Crumbling Isle#The Lighthouse|The Lighthouse]], owned by [[Bjergsen family|Bjergsen]]
*[[The Island#Dock Den|Dock Den]], owned by [[Bro household|Bro]]
*[[The Crumbling Isle#Dock Den|Dock Den]], owned by [[Bro household|Bro]]
*[[The Island#Von-Windenburg Estate|Von-Windenburg Estate]], owned by [[Villareal family|Villareal]]
*[[The Crumbling Isle#Von-Windenburg Estate|Von-Windenburg Estate]], owned by [[Villareal family|Villareal]]


====Uninhabited====
====Uninhabited====
*[[The Island#Pier Palace|Pier Palace]]
*[[The Crumbling Isle#Pier Palace|Pier Palace]]
*[[Countryside#Rustic Residence|Rustic Residence]]
*[[Windslar#Rustic Residence|Rustic Residence]]
*[[Old Town District#Havisham House|Havisham House]]
*[[Olde Platz#Havisham House|Havisham House]]
*[[Old Town District#Proprietor's Square|Proprietor's Square]]
*[[Olde Platz#Proprietor's Square|Proprietor's Square]]


====Empty lots====
====Empty lots====
*[[The Island#Mid-NoWhere|Mid-NoWhere]] 20x20
*[[The Crumbling Isle#Mid-NoWhere|Mid-NoWhere]] 20x20
*[[Countryside#The Summer Home|The Summer Home]] 40x30
*[[Windslar#The Summer Home|The Summer Home]] 40x30


===Community lots===
===Community lots===
*[[The Bluffs]] - [[Island Bluff]]
*[[The Bluffs]] - [[Island bluff]]
*[[Von Haunt Estate]] - [[Chalet Gardens]]
*[[Von Haunt Estate]] - [[Chalet gardens]]
*[[Countryside#The Shrieking Llama|The Shrieking Llama]] - [[Bar]]
*[[Windslar#The Shrieking Llama|The Shrieking Llama]] - [[Bar]]
*[[Ancient Ruins (neighborhood)|Ancient Ruins]] - [[Ancient Ruins]]
*[[Ancient Ruins]] - [[Ancient ruins (lot assignment)|Ancient ruins]]
*[[Old Town District#Quad Manor|Quad Manor]] - [[Library]]
*[[Olde Platz#Quad Manor|Quad Manor]] - [[Library]]
*[[Old Town District#Old Quarter Inn|Old Quarter Inn]] - [[Bar]]
*[[Olde Platz#Old Quarter Inn|Old Quarter Inn]] - [[Bar]]
*[[Old Town District#The Narwhal Arms|The Narwhal Arms]] - [[Nightclub]]
*[[Olde Platz#The Narwhal Arms|The Narwhal Arms]] - [[Nightclub]]
*[[Old Town District#South Square Coffee|South Square Coffee]] - [[Café]]
*[[Olde Platz#South Square Coffee|South Square Coffee]] - [[Café]]
*[[Modern District#Hare and Hedgehog|Hare and Hedgehog]] - [[Café]]
*[[Lykke Centre#Hare and Hedgehog|Hare and Hedgehog]] - [[Café]]
*[[Modern District#Bathe de Rill|Bathe de Rill]] - [[Pool (lot)|Pool]]
*[[Lykke Centre#Bathe de Rill|Bathe de Rill]] - [[Pool (lot)|Pool]]
*[[Modern District#Discotheque Pan Europa|Discothèque Pan Europa]] - [[Nightclub]]
*[[Lykke Centre#Discotheque Pan Europa|Discothèque Pan Europa]] - [[Nightclub]]
*[[Modern District#Harbor Quarter Gym|Harbor Quarter Gym]] - [[Gym]]
*[[Lykke Centre#Harbor Quarter Gym|Harbor Quarter Gym]] - [[Gym]]
*[[Modern District#Hare Square|Hare Square]] - [[Park]]
*[[Lykke Centre#Hare Square|Hare Square]] - [[Park]]


==Families==
==Families==
===New families===
* '''[[Behr family]]''' ''Waterlock Redoubt''
* '''[[Behr family]]''' ''Waterlock Redoubt''
:§20,000
:§20,000
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* '''[[Villareal family]] '''''Van-Windenburg Estate ''
* '''[[Villareal family]] '''''Van-Windenburg Estate ''
:§65,000
:§65,000
:[[Jacques Villareal]], [[Luna Villareal]], [[Hugo Villareal]] , [[Max Villareal]]
:[[Jacques Villareal]], [[Luna Villareal]], [[Hugo Villareal]], [[Max Villareal]]
:''After Jacques’ wife disappeared under... ahem, mysterious circumstances, he was left raising three kids in his enormous mansion. Luna and Hugo are good kids with typical teen problems, but the youngest, Max, is a terrifying force of nature. Will the kids drive Jacques crazy before his eccentric habits and hobbies drive them crazy?''
:''After Jacques’ wife disappeared under... ahem, mysterious circumstances, he was left raising three kids in his enormous mansion. Luna and Hugo are good kids with typical teen problems, but the youngest, Max, is a terrifying force of nature. Will the kids drive Jacques crazy before his eccentric habits and hobbies drive them crazy?''

===Deceased Sims===
* [[Bernard]] ([[Fire]])
* [[Mimsy]] ([[Fire]])

==Climate==
With ''[[The Sims 4: Seasons]]'' installed, Windenburg experiences cool falls and springs, with sunny or cloudy skies and occasional rain. Summer temperatures range from warm to heat wave with possible thunderstorms. Winters are characterized by a lot of snowfall and cold or freezing temperatures. Dangerous blizzards can occur in the winter.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Windenburg is the first full-size world to be added to ''[[The Sims 4]]'' in a paid [[content pack]].
* Windenburg is the first full-size world to be added to ''[[The Sims 4]]'' in a paid [[content pack]].
* It is the first world in ''The Sims 4'' released after world maps have been updated to show in color.
* It has the most number of lots for a ''The Sims 4'' world to date, with 27.
* It is also the world with the most [[neighborhood]]s in ''The Sims 4'', with 7.
* Windenburg appears to be based on or inspired by an [[Unreleased neighborhoods|unreleased neighborhood]] from ''[[The Sims 4]]'' base game.
* Windenburg appears to be based on or inspired by an [[Unreleased neighborhoods|unreleased neighborhood]] from ''[[The Sims 4]]'' base game.
**The unreleased world was first called Windenbourg; however, to fit its German inspiration, the name was changed to Windenburg.
**The unreleased world was first called Windenbourg; however, to fit its German inspiration, the name was changed to Windenburg.
*Windenburg's name translates from German and the "Winden" part could either refer to wind ("Wind") or morning glory ("Winde") while "Burg" is the German word for castle, which may be a reference to the castle ruins in [[The Island]] and [[Ancient Ruins (neighborhood)|Ancient Ruins]] neighborhoods.
*Windenburg's name translates from German and the "Winden" part could either refer to wind ("Wind") or morning glory ("Winde") while "Burg" is the German word for castle, which may be a reference to the castle ruins in [[The Crumbling Isle]] and [[Ancient Ruins (neighborhood)|Ancient Ruins]] neighborhoods.
*Windenburg could also be named for the town of "Winden im Elztal" in Germany 
*Windenburg could also be named for the town of "Winden im Elztal" in Germany 
* The architecture of Windenburg is based on the traditional ''Fachwerkhaus'' style which is special to Germany and can be seen all around it.
* The architecture of Windenburg is based on the traditional ''Fachwerkhaus'' style which is special to Germany and can be seen all around it.
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* According to the description of the wind chimes object from ''[[The Sims 4: Backyard Stuff]]'', Windenburg has a sister city called Windemere.
* According to the description of the wind chimes object from ''[[The Sims 4: Backyard Stuff]]'', Windenburg has a sister city called Windemere.
* [[SimNation#Towns_and_suburbs|Old Country]] is mentioned in Windenburg, which might suggest the town to be part of the Old Country.
* [[SimNation#Towns_and_suburbs|Old Country]] is mentioned in Windenburg, which might suggest the town to be part of the Old Country.
* Windenburg is the first and only world in ''[[The Sims 4]]'' to include a public pool.
* Sims will not be seen walking around the neighborhood unless ''[[The Sims 4: Seasons|Seasons]]'' is installed.{{confirm}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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ts4_beta_sc.png|Windenburg-like world as seen in an early ''[[The Sims 4]]'' prototype or ''[[The Sims Olympus]]''
ts4_beta_sc.png|Windenburg-like world as seen in an early ''[[The Sims 4]]'' prototype or ''[[The Sims Olympus]]''
28. 6. 2016_18-23-43.png
28. 6. 2016_18-23-43.png
windemburg_island_2.png|The Island during autumn.{{Vgversion|TS4:S}}
windemburg_island_2.png|The Crumbling Isle during autumn.{{Vgversion|TS4:S}}
windenburg_ancient_ruins.png|Ancient Ruins during autumn.{{Vgversion|TS4:S}}
windenburg_ancient_ruins.png|Ancient Ruins during autumn.{{Vgversion|TS4:S}}
windemburg_island.png|Another view of The Island during autumn.{{Vgversion|TS4:S}}
windemburg_island.png|Another view of The Crumbling Isle during autumn.{{Vgversion|TS4:S}}
windenburgmap.png
</gallery>
</gallery>


Latest revision as of 17:11, 27 June 2021

Windenburg
World · Featured in: The Sims 4: Get Together
Windenburg
Take ye olde deep breath and enjoy the mountain air. This green, expansive playground has got it all; lush countryside, serene and rocky cliffs, a quaint village with remnants of the old world all nestled around the modern shore side business center.
Name Windenburg
Game  The Sims 4: Get Together

Windenburg is a world introduced in The Sims 4: Get Together. Its architectural design—dominated by timber-framed houses—and its structural design, in combination with modern city aspects, is heavily based on central and southern regions of Germany. Castle-like ruins can be found on the mainland and most of The Crumbling Isle is surrounded by crumbling man-made walls. These ruins are inspired by Gothic buildings in Europe and they indicate the old age of the city.

Overview[edit | edit source]

The Bluffs

Visit this steamy, secluded natural pool overlooking the crystalline Lake Windenburg

Von Haunt Estate

The original owners of this preserved estate loved it so much, they're still here!

Olde Platz Ruins

Take a leisurely stroll around the old ruins that used to circle Windenburg Castle

Neighborhoods[edit | edit source]

Windenburg consists of 4 neighborhoods and three special lots.

Special lots[edit | edit source]

Lots[edit | edit source]

There are a total of 14 residential lots and 13 community lots in Windenburg.

Residential lots[edit | edit source]

Inhabited[edit | edit source]

All owned lots are considered households.

Uninhabited[edit | edit source]

Empty lots[edit | edit source]

Community lots[edit | edit source]

Families[edit | edit source]

New families[edit | edit source]

§20,000
Candy Behr, Yuki Behr
Yuki and Candy recently inherited a quaint, modest home from their dearly departed Grandma Behr. Geeky teen Yuki absolutely idolizes her cool DJ sister, Candy, but Yuki’s got some mad skills of her own. Sure, she may not be the edgy Spinmaster Candy is, but she can annihilate anyone at Blicblock. She’s also quickly becoming Windenburg’s most infamous underground hacker.
§20,000
Clara Bjergsen, Bjorn Bjergsen, Sofia Bjergsen, Elsa Bjergsen
Teen musical prodigy Sofia has dreams -- she's going to make it big. Not even her gloomy dad, perfectionist mom, or pesky genius kid sister can stop her from making her way to the top!
§20,000
Sergio Romeo, Joaquin Le Chien
Tech-savvy hunk Sergio and brash DJ Joaquin have little in common... except for the finer things in life. As they climb the ranks and rake in the bucks, just how awesome can they make their sweet pad?
§5,500
Ulrike Faust, Maaike Haas
Bookish Maaike, and artsy Ulrike aren't materialistic, but even these two roommates admit they could use a few upgrades around the house. Will Maaike be able to sell a few stories, or will Ulrike finally put out a painting that meets her exacting standards?
§20,000
Moira Fyres, Dominic Fyres, Siobhan Fyres, Morgan Fyres
Things couldn't be better between lovebirds Dominic and Moira -- too bad the same can't be said for their daughters! Free spirit Morgan just wants to have fun with her Renegade friends, but Siobhan can't stand that attitude. Siobhan is determined to build a network of popular friends who can help her career aspirations. Will Siobhan move out on her own before the tension in the house explodes?
§25,500
Mila Munch, Gunther Munch, Wolfgang Munch, Lucas Munch
Raising three kids is never easy -- particularly when one refuses to move out of the house, and one is a gloomy rebel. But Mila Munch is nothing if not dedicated to her family, and her sweet little Lucas always cheers her up after a hard day of restaurant work
§16,500
Marcus Flex, Paolo Rocca, Jade Rosa, Eva Capricciosa
Drink, flirt, dance, repeat. Jade, Eva, and Paolo jumped at the opportunity to explore the world and set up the ultimate crib in Windenburg as soon as Marcus extended the invite. And the party hasn’t stopped since. Drama is never far behind when they’re together - and they’re always together! With only one and a half jobs between the four of them, how in the world do they manage to pay their bills?
§65,000
Jacques Villareal, Luna Villareal, Hugo Villareal, Max Villareal
After Jacques’ wife disappeared under... ahem, mysterious circumstances, he was left raising three kids in his enormous mansion. Luna and Hugo are good kids with typical teen problems, but the youngest, Max, is a terrifying force of nature. Will the kids drive Jacques crazy before his eccentric habits and hobbies drive them crazy?

Deceased Sims[edit | edit source]

Climate[edit | edit source]

With The Sims 4: Seasons installed, Windenburg experiences cool falls and springs, with sunny or cloudy skies and occasional rain. Summer temperatures range from warm to heat wave with possible thunderstorms. Winters are characterized by a lot of snowfall and cold or freezing temperatures. Dangerous blizzards can occur in the winter.

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • Windenburg is the first full-size world to be added to The Sims 4 in a paid content pack.
  • It is the first world in The Sims 4 released after world maps have been updated to show in color.
  • It has the most number of lots for a The Sims 4 world to date, with 27.
  • It is also the world with the most neighborhoods in The Sims 4, with 7.
  • Windenburg appears to be based on or inspired by an unreleased neighborhood from The Sims 4 base game.
    • The unreleased world was first called Windenbourg; however, to fit its German inspiration, the name was changed to Windenburg.
  • Windenburg's name translates from German and the "Winden" part could either refer to wind ("Wind") or morning glory ("Winde") while "Burg" is the German word for castle, which may be a reference to the castle ruins in The Crumbling Isle and Ancient Ruins neighborhoods.
  • Windenburg could also be named for the town of "Winden im Elztal" in Germany 
  • The architecture of Windenburg is based on the traditional Fachwerkhaus style which is special to Germany and can be seen all around it.
  • Most of the residents have German and Scandinavian names, e.g. Bjorn and Elsa Bjergsen, Maaike Haas, Ulrike Faust, Gunther, and Wolfgang Munch.
  • According to the description of the wind chimes object from The Sims 4: Backyard Stuff, Windenburg has a sister city called Windemere.
  • Old Country is mentioned in Windenburg, which might suggest the town to be part of the Old Country.
  • Windenburg is the first and only world in The Sims 4 to include a public pool.
  • Sims will not be seen walking around the neighborhood unless Seasons is installed.[confirmation needed]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Discothèque Pan Europa with modern district behind

    Discothèque Pan Europa with modern district behind

  • Windenburg old town from above

    Windenburg old town from above

  • Early concept art of Windenburg

    Early concept art of Windenburg

  • Early concept of Windenburg's architecture

    Early concept of Windenburg's architecture

  • First sketches

    First sketches

  • "Old Town" concept art

    "Old Town" concept art

  • "Modern Downtown" concept art

    "Modern Downtown" concept art

  • Early map concept art

    Early map concept art

  • Windenburg-like world as seen in an early The Sims 4 prototype or The Sims Olympus

    Windenburg-like world as seen in an early The Sims 4 prototype or The Sims Olympus

  • The Crumbling Isle during autumn.[TS4:S]

    The Crumbling Isle during autumn.[TS4:S]

  • Ancient Ruins during autumn.[TS4:S]

    Ancient Ruins during autumn.[TS4:S]

  • Another view of The Crumbling Isle during autumn.[TS4:S]

    Another view of The Crumbling Isle during autumn.[TS4:S]

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