Explore the historic highlights of Graz
Graz, Austria
12th century
Graz, Austria
13th century
Graz, Austria
1438-1462
Graz, Austria
1614
Graz, Austria
10th century
Graz, Austria
1625-1636
Graz, Austria
1881-1887
Graz, Austria
11th century
Graz, Austria
1714-1724
Kakesbeck is one of the largest medieval fortifications in Münsterland and the oldest castle in Lüdinghausen. The imposingly grown complex originated in 1120 as a motte, a small hilltop tower castle. After numerous changes of ownership, the castle was extended onto two islands, but it was not until the 14th century that it underwent significant alterations and extensions under the von Oer family. The estate experienced its heyday in the middle of the 18th century, when it covered an area of almost one square kilometre and consisted of five further outer castles in addition to the core castle, which were secured by ramparts and moats.
The well-maintained condition of the castle today is thanks to the late Wilfried Grewing, the former lord of the castle. The foundation named after him has been particularly committed to preserving the property since 2020.