Schlösser- und Burgen in Münsterland

The Highlights

Impressive castles and fortresses that captivate visitors both inside and out and offer a truly immersive experience with their historic atmosphere.

Kloster Bentlage

Nestled in a charming park setting, Bentlage Monastery blends history, art, and nature. The former Cistercian monastery invites visitors to enjoy exhibitions, strolls along the Ems River, and fascinating insights into several centuries of regional history.

DA, Kunsthaus Kloster Gravenhorst

Contemporary art meets a historic monastery complex: The DA Kunsthaus Kloster Gravenhorst captivates visitors with rotating exhibitions, art projects, and events in a unique setting that blends history and modernity.

Die trutzige Rundburg mit Zugbrücke, Schießscharten und Wehrgängen zählt zu den prägenden Motiven Lüdinghausens.

Burg Vischering

Vischering Castle in Lüdinghausen is one of the most beautiful moated castles in the Münsterland region. Even a walk along the moats offers magnificent views of this historic structure. This picturesque castle still offers...

Schloss Nordkirchen

Nordkirchen Castle is one of the best-known and most popular tourist destinations in the Münsterland region. It is an impressive example of a large

Burg Hülshoff

Hülshoff Water Castle is the birthplace of the famous poet Annette von Droste zu Hülshoff. The castle is located in...

Nature Lovers

Historic architecture meets magnificent parks, forests, and expansive green spaces—perfect for anyone who wants to combine culture and nature. Most are accessible only from the outside.

Herrliche Aussicht von der Burgruine in Tecklenburg

Burgruine Tecklenburg

The castle ruins in Tecklenburg consist of a wide variety of architectural remnants from throughout its history. The complex features...

Schloss Loburg

Right behind the Baroque Loburg Palace is a beautiful English garden. The sprawling park is...

Schloss Wilkinghege

Wilkinghege Castle was built during the Late Renaissance. The moated castle is surrounded by a moat and...

Sehr schön präsentiert sich der Sendenhof in Horstmar. Der Burgmannshof befindet sich am Nordkurs der 100-Schlösser-Route.

Burgmannshöfe Horstmar

The town of Horstmar boasts no fewer than eight stone monuments in the form of its Burgmannshöfe. These historically protected treasures reflect the

Schloss Steinfurt

Haus Welbergen

Haus Welbergen is located about five kilometers from Ochtrup and is one of the region's best-kept secrets. It is...

Burg Bentheim

The imposing Bentheim Castle sits atop a magnificent sandstone ridge and is the only hilltop castle in the Münsterland region. The first recorded references to it date back to the year 1050.

Visitor Information

Due to significant damage to the structure, Bentheim Castle will remain closed until further notice. Tours are not available. Unfortunately, no information regarding the reopening date can be provided at this time.

Places of Interest

Special attractions for a quick stop along the way: during a bike ride, for a cup of coffee, on a guided tour, or as part of an event. Indoor areas usually have limited access.

Das Museum im Falkenhof ist eines der Kulturzentren in Rheine

Das Falkenhof Museum in Rheine

The Falkenhof Museum tells the story of Rheine from its earliest days to the present. Historic buildings, rotating exhibitions, and fascinating insights into the city’s development make a visit here a rich and varied journey through time.

Haus Vortlage

Haus Vortlage in Lengerich is one of about 300 former moated castles in Germany and is among the last 30 still in existence. The grounds of Haus Vortlage, usually referred to simply as “Vortlage,” feature...

Die Aufnahme zeigt Details des Schlosses im Sommer 2023.

Schloss Iburg

The castle of the same name towers over the town of Bad Iburg. Iburg Castle, with its former Benedictine abbey, was over...

Herrenhaus Harkotten

Built in the Neoclassical style, the Korff mansion was constructed between 1804 and 1806 on the site of a former fortification and is part of the Harkotten double-castle complex. In the years that followed, ...