Vinsebeck Castle, Vinsebeck, Germany

In 1720, Drost Johann Friedrich Ignaz, along with his three brothers Ferdinand Ernst Adam, Adolf Franz Friedrich, and Mauritz Lothar von der Lippe, all of whom were canons in Paderborn, had a Baroque-style castle constructed on a square island on the Heubach, a tributary of the Emmer, by the master builder Justus Wehmer.

In 1767, the male lineage of the Vinsebeck branch of the von der Lippe family came to an end with the death of Moritz Anton Freiherr von der Lippe. As a result, the castle passed to his sister Theresia, who was married to Hermann Werner von der Asseburg zu Hinnenburg. Theresia, in turn, passed on the castle and other properties to her daughter Antonette, who was married to Johann Ignatz Graf Wolff-Metternich zur Gracht.

Around 1795, the Wintrup branch of the von der Lippe family brought a lawsuit against the Wolff-Metternich Counts for control of Vinsebeck. The plaintiff contested a family contract from 1767 that had abolished the male-only inheritance rule, allowing for inheritance through the female line. The unsuccessful legal battle extended over 40 years. Today, the castle is owned by Simeon Graf Wolff-Metternich.

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Tim Heuel (2 years ago)
Impressive baroque moated castle complex from the early 18th century. Of course there are larger and more art-historically important castles, but it is still a small pearl. It is important to know that this is a private house. Access without prior agreement is not possible. However, you can book guided tours by prior telephone arrangement (just google it and you will find all the information on the website of the city of Steinheim or the website of the Kulturland district of Höxter).

ennos thorn (3 years ago)
Nice to look at from a distance, according to the signs it is supposed to be worth seeing inside, but unfortunately you are not allowed to enter the area, only as part of a guided tour from 80 euros.

Dom Lafourcade (3 years ago)
Nice hidden...

W. Arnold (4 years ago)
Beautiful to look at from afar. Access to the site is only possible with a guided tour. Then took the circular route A3. Unfortunately, 99% of it is paved. It was most beautiful at a place with a bench at the Heubach at the far end of the round, as well as right in front at the pond, where the dilapidated mill is. Lots of swallows there.

Wietje (6 years ago)
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