Wittenborgh, Estate in Driftsethe, Germany
Wittenborgh is an estate in Hagen built around a grand villa designed by architect Hugo Wagner in 1914. A long avenue lined with maple trees leads to the main building and connects it to the surrounding forests.
The estate was founded in 1851 by Jakob Illjes as a small property with gardens. A later owner, Carl Ahrend Ficke, acquired the land and developed it into a larger residence.
Two burial houses stand on the grounds, each representing different building traditions and time periods. One is built from glacial boulders in a simple style, while the other displays neoclassical design details.
The surrounding forest is accessible year-round for walking and cycling through the landscape. Visitors can also explore the area on horseback or by carriage.
Since 2000 the forest has been undergoing a process of natural recovery that allows wild processes to take place. Wolves have returned to the area since 2015, marking the comeback of large predators.
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