Schloss Großheide

Schloss Großheide is a stone manor house in southern Großheide with several farm buildings arranged along Schloßstraße. The complex includes a large barn and two field sheds that form the typical layout of a working estate.

The Ten Doornkaat family bought around 267 hectares of land near 1900 and turned the estate into the administrative hub for their farming business. It became a significant economic center in the region during this period.

The name Gut Friederikenfeld came from the owner's mother and shaped how locals named buildings and institutions in the area. Schools and other facilities here still carry names linked to this family heritage.

The protected monument underwent major renovations in 2006 and now serves as a residential facility rather than a public museum. Visitors should check ahead since it is a private property not open for casual tours.

The estate originally kept around 16 dairy cows, 26 horses, and 70 oxen to manage the vast heathland areas. This specific mix of livestock shows the enormous scale of agricultural operations in that era.

Location: Großheide

GPS coordinates: 53.58533,7.34340

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:22