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Beautiful castle complex that can also be viewed from the inner courtyard.

A remarkable residential complex has been created here from old walls. Old can also be harmoniously combined with new.

Gastendonk House, a knight's residence known since 1348, was built in the late Middle Ages. The complex is located on the northwestern border of Orbroich, bordering Kempen. Late medieval elements are still preserved in the gatehouse. The main building was completely renovated in the 19th and 20th centuries. An archaeological investigation revealed that the fortifications in the late Middle Ages apparently consisted of an earthen rampart. The gatehouse and interior structures were probably made of brick. Otherwise, traces of construction from the 16th and 17th centuries can still be seen today – such as the rectangular flanking towers with loopholes built at the two front corners. Late medieval shards were found during archaeological investigations. Source and link to the full article: https://www.krefeld.de/de/inhalt/bekannte-und-unbekannte-burgen-aus-dem-mittelalter-in-krefeld/ In the far northwest of Krefeld's city limits, in the Hüls district of Orbroich, lies Gastendonk Castle, which has been a private residential complex since 2001, probably unknown to most Krefeld residents. Karl Heußen, a local from Hüls, published the interesting history of the old moated castle in the Hüls Heimatblätter (local newspaper). Source and link to the full article: https://rp-online.de/nrw/staedte/krefeld/von-der-ritterburg-zur-wohnanlage_aid-18041645

I haven't been there yet, but it's recommended. I'll give it a try.

The Gastendonk moated castle is located in the northeast of the Kempen district of St. Hubert, right on the city limits of Krefeld. It is a former knight's seat, the origins of which can be traced back to around the year 1000. The name with the suffix "Donk" indicates that the first building was located on a natural elevation in a water-rich area, a name that is very common on the Lower Rhine. The first documented mention of the name Gastendonk dates back to 1274. In the 14th century, the knight's seat was owned by the Knights of Eyll.

Wasserburg Gastendonk, brick bailey with a long central building flanked by two projecting, square corner towers with pyramid roofs, gate tower with stepped gable

An adventure playground for children.

A very beautiful castle worth seeing. Just go through the archway.