Husum castle is the only manor-castle on the western coast of Schleswig-Holstein and highlights the important role that Husum has always played for the western part of the state.
Duke Adolf von Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorf (1526-1586) erected the castle in the Dutch Renaissance style between 1577 and 1582. He was the first ruler of this dukedom which had been formed by means of the settlement of an estate in 1544; the dukedom existed until the 17th century. Descendents of various lineage from the duke sat on the Swedish throne, became czars of Russia and grand dukes of Oldenburg. Duke Adolf used the Husum Castle as a residence during his stays on the west coast.
The Danish castles Frederiksborg and Rosenborg in Copenhagen, both constructed later, are very similar to the Husum castle with its seven towers and the red brick walls divided by lighter colored lines. Artisans, above all from western Europe, were involved in the construction which was extremely modern at the time.
The castle Museum with Royal salons, the chapel and other rooms can be visited. On appointment, guided tours are also available.
References:The Château de Chantilly comprises two attached buildings: the Petit Château built around 1560 for Anne de Montmorency, and the Grand Château, which was destroyed during the French Revolution and rebuilt in the 1870s. Owned by the Institut de France, the château houses the Musée Condé. It is one of the finest art galleries in France and is open to the public.
The estate"s connection with the Montmorency family began in 1484. The first mansion (now replaced by the Grand Château) was built in 1528–1531 for the Constable Anne de Montmorency by Pierre Chambiges. The Petit Château was also built for him, around 1560, probably by Jean Bullant. In 1632, after the death of Henri II, it passed to the Grand Condé who inherited it through his mother, Charlotte Marguerite de Montmorency.
Several interesting pieces of history are associated with the château during the 17th century.