Borken
Cycle in the footsteps of the Kiepenkerle, experience real Pättkesromantik or enjoy a flying visit to our Dutch neighbours - discover the charm of the cosy and lovable 800-year-old town of Borken in western Münsterland.
Borken - a town with many faces
Stroll through the district town of Borken with its five town towers, churches worth seeing and lively town centre. The market square is an excellent starting point for a tour of the town. This is also the location of the FARB: the "Forum Altes Rathaus Borken" combines a permanent collection on the town's history, changing exhibitions, a variety of cultural events and the tourist information centre under one roof. You can also visit the Heimathaus Weseke with its geological garden and apothecary garden, the Picker garden, the Heimathaus Marbeck and a trout farm. The Pröbstingsee recreation area on the outskirts of the town is wonderfully idyllic.
Of stargazers and mermen
Take a holiday from everyday life in the AQUARIUS leisure pool with Finnish sauna garden or wander through distant galaxies in the observatory. There are so many options here: Horse riding, inline skating, hiking and cycling, for example along the new Aa cycle path directly along the River Aa from Velen via Borken to Isselburg. You can also cycle through the Hohe Mark Nature Park past fortified castles, enchanted moated castles and dreamy manor houses.
Gemen Castle is the jewel in the town's crown
The unique Gemen Castle is located on the outskirts of Borken. The historic moated castle is one of the most popular photo motifs in the Münsterland region. Naturally, the castle is connected to the 100 Castles Route.
