Copenhagen, Denmark
1637
Copenhagen, Denmark
1817-1829
Copenhagen, Denmark
1400-1450
Copenhagen, Denmark
1563
Copenhagen, Denmark
1695
Copenhagen, Denmark
1703-1706
Roskilde, Denmark
c. 1170
Copenhagen, Denmark
1749-1894
Aalborg, Denmark
c. 1380-1400
Roskilde, Denmark
c. 1125
Aalborg, Denmark
1431
Aarhus, Denmark
12th century
Odense, Denmark
c. 1300
Ribe, Denmark
1110
Odense, Denmark
1096
Odense, Denmark
1906-1908
Helsingør, Denmark
1559
Helsingør, Denmark
1430
Aarhus, Denmark
1060
Kolding, Denmark
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.