Manoir de Kaden

The Kaden is a manor house in Alveslohe featuring baroque architectural foundations with rococo decorative elements at the park entrance and neogothic columns along its facade. The property includes the main residence, service buildings, and formal grounds that define it as a country estate built for a prosperous family.

First documented in 1377 as tho Caden, the estate originally belonged to the Alverslo knights before passing to King Christian I of Denmark. The property underwent major redesign in the 18th century when architect Ernst Georg Sonnin transformed it into the structure visitors see today.

The manor reflects how northern German nobility displayed their status through such grand residences and their surrounding grounds. The rooms and gardens still convey the lifestyle of wealthy landowners who gathered here to celebrate important occasions and conduct local affairs.

The manor now operates as a golf club with an on-site restaurant and rents its spaces for events and celebrations. Plan your visit around the club's operating hours, as access to the buildings and grounds depends on current activities and bookings.

The Ahlefeldt family held the estate for over 250 years, continuously expanding its grounds and buildings during their ownership. This extended period of stewardship left a lasting imprint on the landscape and made it a defining property in the region's aristocratic heritage.

Location: Alveslohe

Architects: Ernst Georg Sonnin

Address: Kadener Straße 9

GPS coordinates: 53.78540,9.94797

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:43