Thun, Switzerland
1180-1190
Oberhofen am Thunersee, Switzerland
c. 1200
Spiez, Switzerland
12th century
Thun, Switzerland
1846-1854
Büren an der Aare, Switzerland
1621-1624
Jegenstorf, Switzerland
12th century
Schwarzenburg, Switzerland
1573-1576
Aarberg, Switzerland
13th century
Münchenwiler, Switzerland
1535
Ringgenberg, Switzerland
13th century
Burgdorf, Switzerland
11th century
Nidau, Switzerland
13th century
Unterseen, Switzerland
13th century
Frutigen, Switzerland
c. 1200
La Neuveville, Switzerland
1283
Erlach, Switzerland
1090-1100
Wilderswil, Switzerland
12th century
Belp, Switzerland
1550-1554
Aarwangen, Switzerland
c. 1300
Bern, Switzerland
c. 1250
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.