Gut Langelage

Gut Langelage is a manor house compound in Bohmte with two main buildings, with the eastern structure built in 1724 using fractured stone and featuring a double-flight staircase. A water moat fed by a stream surrounds both the older mound and the eastern building, linking the medieval earthwork to the later residential structures.

The estate was originally in the hands of the von Bar family from the 14th century and changed ownership several times before returning to them in 1884. The eastern building constructed in 1724 and the facilities added later in the 20th century show how the property was reshaped across different periods of its long history.

The name Langelage comes from the Lange family, who owned and shaped this property across generations. As you move through the grounds, you can see how the buildings and their arrangement show how wealthy landowners in this area combined protection with practical farming needs.

The property sits on flat ground and can be explored on foot, with the water moats clearly marking out the different areas. Visitors should note that not all parts of the grounds are freely accessible and some buildings can only be viewed from outside.

The medieval earthwork that forms the core of the property was integrated with later manor buildings through the moat system rather than being replaced. This unusual approach to expansion shows how older defensive features were preserved within the new design instead of being demolished.

Location: Bohmte

GPS coordinates: 52.37020,8.24660

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:15