Top 10 Castles around Dersau

Gut Ascheberg is located on the west bank of the Großer Plöner See in the district of Plön in eastern Schleswig-Holstein. The former aristocratic estate is still farmed today. The French garden, preserved only in its basic features, was one of the most significant Baroque gardens in the former Duchy of Holstein. The manor house, known as Schloss Ascheberg, now serves as a youth leisure and recreation center. Source Wikipedia

200 lakes close together, with Schleswig-Holstein's largest lake at its center: that's Holstein Switzerland. It's not without reason that this "lake paradise" is one of the most popular vacation regions for water sports enthusiasts, nature lovers, families, and those looking to slow down from the stresses of big city life. The Great Plön Lake, with its deep blue waters and pristine shoreline, entices visitors to spend relaxing holidays on, in, and around the lake. Whether paddling, sailing, fishing, swimming, diving, or golfing near the lake – the options are endless. Furthermore, the 30 square kilometer expanse of water with a depth of 58 meters invites you to enjoy relaxing lake views. And all around the lake, picturesque towns like Plön, Bosau, and Dersau boast a wealth of culture, history, and nature. It's no wonder this lake has been awarded the seal of "Schleswig-Holstein's Favorite Lake" several times in a row.

Wonderful location on the lake. Lots of old forest and magnificent avenues.

Built in 1583, the Seedorf gatehouse is one of the most important Renaissance buildings in Schleswig-Holstein. The moats, ramparts and loopholes that still exist today reveal its former function as a well-protected castle complex. The former prison cells and torture chamber now house museum rooms, and concerts are held in the Knights' Hall. There are also regular guided tours of the museum. The newly designed exhibition focuses primarily on estate life in Seedorf and the stories of the owners' families. In addition to exhibits, the exhibition includes text panels created by a project group from Christian-Albrechts University. Estates of this period usually had a stately manor house, which in some places was also called a castle because of its magnificent architectural style. The lords of the manor lived in the manor house with their families. Behind the manor house there was an elaborate park or garden. In front of the manor house was the forecourt, which was surrounded by numerous stables and farm buildings. There were also apartments for the staff, a bakery, saddlery, etc., unless these were relocated to side farms. The front end was a gatehouse, which was intended to demonstrate the grandeur of the estate and protect it from intruders. The access roads to the gatehouse were planted with avenues. This made the estate's claim to power over the region visible from afar. https://www.holsteinischeschweiz.de/poi/seedorfer-torhaus

A beautiful view of Lake Plön and Plön

During this time, the interior was changed significantly. From 1946 to 2001, the castle served as a boarding school before it was sold in 2002 to the owner of Fielmann AG, Prof. Dr. Günther Fielmann, who set up an optician academy there. https://www.herrenhaeuser.sh › ... Plön Castle

The "Large Woman Seated in the Sun" is a bronze nude by Fritz During from 1959 on the lakeside of Plön Castle. "In addition to the sensual and relaxed depiction, the focus here is primarily on the formal structure—the beauty of the lines that the eye can follow. The body is slightly stylized and has highly smoothed surfaces." [from: Kunst-SH]

Cycle along the moat of the Seedorf estate and look at everything. Finally, an estate where not everything is private. Note the four cannons in the gatehouse and the horse rings on the ceiling at the gate passage.