Salzburg, Austria
696 AD
Graz, Austria
13th century
Melk, Austria
1089
Vienna, Austria
1160
Salzburg, Austria
1594
Salzburg, Austria
ca. 714 AD
Mondsee, Austria
748 AD
Altenburg, Austria
1144
Klosterneuburg, Austria
1114
Zwettl, Austria
1137
Sankt Florian, Austria
1071
Heiligenkreuz, Austria
1133
Krems an der Donau, Austria
1083
Geras, Austria
1153
Admont, Austria
1074
Innsbruck, Austria
1751
Millstatt, Austria
1070
Seitenstetten, Austria
1112
Hall in Tirol, Austria
1567
Wernberg, Austria
13th century
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.