Gut Emkendorf

Gut Emkendorf is a baroque manor house distinguished by a mansard roof, Greek pediment, and four Ionic pilasters on its first floor. The building sits within a tree-lined avenue that forms part of the larger estate complex.

The manor was built in 1730 under the direction of architect Carl Gottlob Horn, commissioned by Danish banker Jean-Henri Desmercières. During World War II, the building served as a shelter and refuge.

The interior displays elaborate decorations with frescoes and stucco work by Italian artists, including a hall with Tuscan columns and a Rococo ballroom. This ornate design reflects the wealth and taste of its former owners.

The manor now hosts the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival and opens regularly for visitors with guided tours and cultural events. Plan enough time to explore both the grounds and interiors at a comfortable pace.

The estate underwent a transformation from a French garden to an English park, reflecting shifting preferences in European garden design over time. This change remains visible today in how the grounds are laid out.

Location: Emkendorf

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Address: Gutshof 1 – 2

GPS coordinates: 54.26150,9.85660

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:40