Haus Steinfunder

Haus Steinfunder is a manor house featuring a two-story half-timbered structure, a steep gable roof, and stepped brick gables on a complex floor plan. A square Baroque extension adjoins the original northwest section and creates the overall form visible today.

The estate was first recorded around 1360 as Gut op den Steinvonder and belonged to Wilhelm von Huls. The property underwent renovations and expansions over the centuries that shaped its present form.

The facade displays Renaissance-style head sculptures and a coat of arms from 1566 that reflect the preferences of regional nobility of that era. These ornaments continue to define the character of the estate today.

The manor sits on a moated island reached by a wooden bridge, creating a distinctive approach to the property. The surrounding grounds with farm buildings contribute to the overall visitor experience.

The original estate encompassed roughly 100 Morgen (about 125 acres or 50 hectares) of land under single family ownership. This scale reflects how significant such holdings were to the regional economy.

GPS coordinates: 51.33905,6.38663

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:13