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First documented in the 9th century, Oefte Castle is one of the oldest manor houses in the region. The listed castle complex and its park are now used by a golf club.

Information about the history can be found here: https://www.ebidat.de/cgi-bin/ebidat.pl?id=3373 https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schloss_Oefte

More information can be found on Wikipedia and Ebidat: - https://www.ebidat.de/cgi-bin/ebidat.pl?id=3362 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haus_Heisingen

The magnificent property, which is clearly visible from the street, is now used by a golf club - classy. Oefte Castle, also known as Oefte House, on the south bank of the Ruhr in Essen-Kettwig, was a fief of the Imperial Abbey of Werden in the Middle Ages and was first mentioned in documents in the 9th century. The complex is therefore one of the oldest manor houses in the region.

Former manor house, currently used for residential purposes.

Former manor house from the 12th century. The Heisingen House now consists of several residential units and cannot be visited.

Luttelnau Castle with the "Kattenturm" is a small landmark along the Ruhr towards Kettwig. Of the former knight's seat or motte, only a part of the Kattenturm remains - it is the ruin of the castle keep (residential tower).

Hugenpoet Castle is a three-part, moated moated castle dating from the 17th century. The complex has been a listed building since February 1985 and today houses a five-star hotel and restaurant. It is operated by the owner, Maximilian Freiherr von Fürstenberg.