Top 2 Castles around Recke

Today's manor house impresses with its simple yet dignified architecture. Surrounded by moats (Gräften) and an extensive park, it is a classic example of the Westphalian water castle tradition of the nobility. 🏛️🌊

🚲🏰✨ Haus Cappeln is a historical gem in the Tecklenburger Land and the origin of the present-day municipality of Westerkappeln. As a former aristocratic seat and moated castle, this estate tells stories that reach deep into the Middle Ages and forms the cultural anchor point of the region.

Here you can find info: - https://www.ebidat.de/cgi-bin/ebidat.pl?id=3343 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haus_Cappeln - https://www.alleburgen.de/bd.php?id=20605

The Wallburg Dörenthe used to stand here from the 9th-10th century. Unfortunately, there is not much information. Only the ramparts are still slightly recognizable. Some information can be found here: https://www.ebidat.de/cgi-bin/ebidat.pl?id=3340

Wasserburg Haus Grone (1628-1807) On the other side of the Aa there used to be a motte (52°16'00.6"N 7°42'38.3"E), after this was abandoned, Haus Grone was built at this location. This was in the year 1629. In 1807 the dilapidated house was auctioned off for demolition. The remains are still the walls (partially with loopholes on the north side) preserved. On the other side of the Aa, where the motte also stood in the park, a manor house was newly built. Info can be found here: https://www.ebidat.de/cgi-bin/ebidat.pl?id=3338

Haus Cappeln was built in the 12th century under Count Hermann von Ravensberg. At the end of the 13th century, the castle passed from the Counts of Ravensberg into the possession of the knight Hermann von Kappeln and in the following years belonged to several owners. In 1382, the castle was conquered and destroyed by troops of the Bishop of Osnabrück as a result of the Tecklenburg feud. It was not rebuilt until around 1400 at the earliest as a manor on two islands that were secured by three moats. The foundations of the old castle probably served as the basis. From 1777, the house was owned by the von Loen brothers. A coat of arms above a cartouche with the date in Roman numerals still indicates the noblemen. The baroque three-winged residential building with the double flight of stairs and the magnificent portal dates from this period. In 1812, the son and successor of Leon's older brother lost the manor in a gambling game to the wealthy Baron von Lange. His heir married Baron Heinrich von Kalckstein, who made renovations in the Renaissance style in 1862. After the owners had changed several times in the 19th and 20th centuries, the Osnabrück industrialist Walter Titgemeyer acquired the now neglected manor house in 1965 and had it extensively restored and expanded. The property is still privately owned today, so the grounds are not open to the public. There are information boards with pictures along the way.

A beautiful approach to the castle. However, the walk along the moat is also worthwhile, as is a tour around the moated castle. The 15th-century castle consists of an outer and a main castle on two islands. Thanks to the different architectural periods, elements of Classicism (Rentei), Neo-Gothic (chapel), and Renaissance (stepped gable) can be found here. Since its purchase in 1786, the castle has been privately owned by the Heereman von Zuydtwyck family from Roermond, and is still inhabited today by Philipp Freiherr Heereman von Zuydtwyck. Conclusion: Even though the castle is privately owned, a visit and tour of the complex is worthwhile. Tours of the public parts of the castle are also available upon reservation.

The Cappeln House is one of the most beautiful historic buildings in the region. It has a history that goes back centuries. It is still privately owned today. However, you can admire the former manor house from the outside on a walk.