Which are the most romantic castles and fortresses in Münsterland?

The most romantic castles and palaces in Münsterland are: Raesfeld Castle in Raesfeld Welbergen House in Ochtrup Hülshoff Castle in Havixbeck Anholt moated castle in Isselburg Assen House in Lippetal Marck House in Tecklenburg Havixbeck Castle in Havixbeck Harkotten Manor House Vischering Castle in Lüdinghausen

Which palaces and castles in Münsterland are the best photo spots?

Nordkirchen Castle in Nordkirchen Hülshoff Castle in Havixbeck Raesfeld Castle in Raesfeld Vischering Castle in Lüdinghausen Buldern Castle in Dülmen Welbergen House in Ochtrup Münster Castle in Münster Lüdinghausen Castle in Lüdinghausen

Which palaces and castles was Johann Conrad Schlaun involved in as an architect?

Johann Conrad Schlaun was involved as an architect in the following palaces and castles: Ahaus Castle in Ahaus Itlingen Castle in Ascheberg Lembeck Castle in Dorsten Havixbeck House in Havixbeck Erbdrostenhof in Münster Rüschhaus House in Münster Stiftskurien in Nottuln Nordkirchen Castle in Nordkirchen Schücking House in Sassenberg

Which castles and fortresses are located in the Coesfeld district?

The following castles and fortresses are situated in the district of Coesfeld: Nordkirchen Castle Vischering Castle Hülshoff Castle Kakesbeck Castle Lüdinghausen Castle Kolvenburg Senden Palace Visbeck House Buldern Palace Baroque Collegiate Houses, Nottuln Empte House Havixbeck House Hameren House Klein-Schonebeck House Loburg House Runde House Schwickering House Stapel House Beckebans House Westerwinkel Castle Coesfeld Town Palace Gatehouse at Holtwick House

Palaces and castles in the Münsterland

The highlights of the region

The castles and palaces are the treasures of Münsterland. In hardly any other region are there more beautiful witnesses to great architecture than in Münsterland. Imposing moated castles and romantic fortresses delight visitors and immerse you in times gone by. The castles and palaces in Münsterland are perfectly accessible by bike. The 100 Castles Route connects the most interesting historical buildings on four circular routes.

Map | Castles and Palaces in Münsterland

In Münsterland, more than 100 palaces, castles, monasteries and manor houses adorn the gentle park landscape. To help you plan your visit, we have divided the historical buildings into four categories. The highlight castles and palaces in Münsterland belong to the yellow category.

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Other castles: worth seeing, close to nature, private

In order not to lose track of the many large and small gems, we have divided our castles and palaces into four categories for you. In addition to the highlights (yellow), the region also has some worth seeing (orange), some that are close to nature (green) and some that are private (blue). Find out more about the properties here:

Castles worth seeing Worth seeing - Raesfeld Castle
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Whether as part of a cycling tour, for coffee and cake or a guided tour - a visit to the castles and palaces worth seeing is a must.
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Castles close to nature Welbergen House in Ochtrup
© Münsterland e.V./Christoph Partsch
Historical buildings framed by magnificent green spaces or forests. The hearts of all those who love architecture and nature in equal measure will beat faster.
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Private castles Harkotten Castle
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The private castles in Münsterland are waiting for you along the way: as regional gems, they are hidden behind hedgerows in beautiful countryside.
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Castles & Palaces Münsterland App
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App to the Münsterland Castles and Palaces Region

Get your digital guide on your smartphone! Get to know the historic estates from a whole new perspective with interactive mini-games, personalised tours by AR guides, hand-picked insider tips and exciting audio tours! Further information on the content and development of the app can be found here.

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The Castle Ghost and the Moat Ghost

Myths & Legends ...

from the region of palaces and castles

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More about castles

100 Castles Route Das Schloss Raesfeld an der 100-Schlösser-Route
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
The treasures of the Münsterland
One cycle path, four circular routes and 100 castles that you can discover on a cycle tour on the 100 Castles Route. Great architecture, romantic manor houses and mysterious castles await you on the "Queen of Cycling Routes".
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Listening tours Listening tours Münsterland
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Castles and fortresses
Send your ears on a tour of discovery! Learn more about the history of 20 castles and palaces in Münsterland with these audio tours and get exciting background information directly from the horse's mouth.
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Münsterland Collection Give away a piece of Münsterland
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
Give away a piece of Münsterland
Are you looking for a special gift or do you want to treat yourself? How about a piece of home? Here you will find beautiful Münsterland products.
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Castles and fortresses hidden object book Interview with illustrator Till Lenecke
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
Interview with illustrator Till Lenecke
In this interview, illustrator Till Lenecke talks about how the castles & fortresses hidden object book came about, what fascinates him about drawing and how he got into the profession.
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House Kummerveldt "Haus Kummerveldt"
© ABBYLL / Goldstoff Filme
Münsterland Film Tour
"Haus Kummerveldt" is the first historical web series in Germany and the first web series in the Münsterland region. It was largely filmed in and around the castles and fortresses of the region.
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Park maintenance seminars Westphalian Park Maintenance Seminars
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At castles and fortresses
Get to know the castles of the region from a different side. And that means gardening! Sign up for the LWL's "Westphalian Park Maintenance Seminars" and help to preserve the region's garden monuments.
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