Haus Kilver

The oldest manor in the Herford district still exudes a very special atmosphere today. If you stop here, please remember that Kilver House is privately owned. :)

The Kilver house is only partially preserved in its original state and has probably been rebuilt or expanded several times. It therefore no longer has a homogeneous architectural design. The Kilver House was originally a moated castle; a moat is only preserved on the north side. In addition to the residential building on the north and east sides, the inner courtyard is formed by several farm buildings that serve the agricultural business. Some of these are designed as typical Westphalian half-timbered courtyards. One building has a clock tower in the inner courtyard.

Kilver House is the oldest occupied manor house in the district of Herford. Hardly anything remains of the original state, but the place breathes history! Small example: the giant oak at the fork in the road before.