The Münsterland Castles & Palaces Colouring Book

Once built for the penultimate Prince-Bishop Maximilian Friedrich von Königsegg-Rothenfels by the architect Johann Conrad Schlaun, the baroque building is located in the centre of Münster. Münster Castle was the prince-bishop's residence until 1803.
The 91-metre-long three-wing complex with a five-aisle central risalit is elegantly designed through the use of red brick and light-coloured sandstone. After the destruction of the castle in 1945, it was rebuilt after the war according to old plans, at least in its outer form.

Nestling in a valley meadow at the foot of Tecklenburg and surrounded by moats is the moated castle Haus Marck. It is considered a real insider tip by explorers of the Tecklenburg region. Since 1803, the estate has been owned by the von Diepenbroick-Grüter family, who have preserved the estate and the surrounding nature.

Affectionately known as the "Westphalian Versailles", Nordkirchen Castle is the largest and most important baroque residence in Westphalia and is a listed building. Today, Nordkirchen Castle is the seat of the Hochschule für Finanzen NRW.

The award-winning museum in the beautiful moated castle in Lüdinghausen provides an insight into the way of life of times gone by. Sophisticated techniques, vivid films and creative displays make for an outstanding experience.

Founded in 1437 as a crusader monastery - today the Bentlage Monastery in Rheine is a museum, a cultural meeting place and refuge in the countryside on the banks of the Ems. The highlight of the exhibition there are two reliquaries, which are unique in their state of preservation in the German-speaking world.

In the very north of the region, the mighty hilltop castle towers over Bad Bentheim. Its tower offers unique views of the Münsterland region. The legend of the so-called Devil's Ear Pillow tells of the origins of the castle.

With its almost 800-year history, the monastery in Hörstel today sees itself as a place of art and culture with contemporary art exhibitions, concerts, readings, cultural festivals and much more. Surrounded by moats and orchards, it offers the image of an almost completely preserved monastery complex.

First mentioned in 1366, this special cultural asset now houses the Museum of Westphalian Literature. With a modern permanent exhibition, exciting temporary exhibitions and events, as well as a wonderful picnic area, it offers all kinds of things.

Liesborn Abbey Museum is located in one of the oldest monasteries in Westphalia. Founded as a women's monastery, it was converted into a Benedictine men's convent in 1131 and dissolved as a monastery in 1803. Its impressive collection of art and cultural history is just as inviting to visit as the numerous events and special exhibitions. Medieval highlights include the Liesborn Gospels and the panel paintings by the Master of Liesborn.

With its 52.5-metre-high tower, Raesfeld Castle has the highest tower of all castles in Westphalia. The impressive moated castle from the 14th to 17th centuries nestles harmoniously in the village of Raesfeld and is
a popular venue for cultural events.

Since the 17th century, the three-winged castle complex in Selm has framed a listed collegiate church as a place of faith, which is now an important pilgrimage site. The museum inside presents the history of the castle from the Middle Ages to the Prussians.