Castles and Manor Houses

Schleswig-Holstein's architectural heritage is defined by a diverse array of aristocratic residences, from the iconic Renaissance water castle of Glücksburg to the hilltop Plön Castle. This selection showcases the region's history through structures like the 16th-century moated manor of Ahrensburg and the 500-year-old Panker estate. The list spans from medieval ruins at Glambæk to the mid-19th-century hunting lodge of Blomenburg, illustrating the evolution of Northern German noble seats, defensive fortifications, and expansive agricultural estates.