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Bentlage Monastery in Rheine
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A treat for all the senses
Bentlage Monastery

Bentlage Monastery

Nature and culture in harmony - that is the extraordinary charm of Bentlage Monastery. Here you can expect high-quality exhibitions in the museum, a relaxed atmosphere in the monastery garden and wonderful cycle paths along the banks of the Ems. For a break, the Klostercafé Bentlage is a great place to enjoy tea and coffee specialities, homemade pastries and other snacks and drinks. There are many good reasons to visit the monastery in Rheine.

On the trail of history

In 1437, members of the Order of the Knights of the Cross founded the late Gothic Bentlage Monastery. It was extended again and again. In 1803 it was secularised and became the residence of the Rheine-Wolbeck principality. Only three years later it was handed over to the noble family Looz-Corswarem. They converted the former monastery into a castle. This is why it is sometimes referred to as the "Bentlage Monastery/Castle".

Top-class cultural offerings

Since 1978 the property has been owned by the city of Rheine, which developed it into a cultural meeting place and monastery museum from 1989 to 2000. The highlight of the exhibition there are two reliquaries, which are unique in their state of preservation in the German-speaking world. Sophisticated temporary exhibitions regularly attract numerous visitors.

The Bentlager triad

Together with the Rheine Nature Zoo and the Gottesgabe Salt Works, Bentlage Monastery is one of the most popular excursion destinations in Münsterland. Other excursion destinations into the past include the half-timbered farm Hof Pöpping in Rheine-Elte with its historic collection of ancient walls worthy of preservation or the Pharmacy Museum on the historic market square.
Leave your car at the car park in front of the Salinengarten and walk through the magnificent grounds. Allow some time for a walk along the signposted paths. Cyclists have direct access to the grounds via the Ems Cycle Path and the 100 Castles Route .

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Service at Bentlage Monastery

  • Guided tours
  • Gastronomy in the house
  • Museum in the house
  • Bicycle rental
  • 100 Castles Route
  • Park by the house
  • Overnight stay possible
  • Indoor

Bentlage Monastery

Öffnungszeiten vom 01.01. to 31.12.
  • Monday
    closed
  • Tuesday
    14:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Wednesday
    14:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Thursday
    14:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Friday
    14:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Saturday
    14:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Sunday
    10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Öffnungszeiten gültig für das Museum und Wechselausstellungen
  • An Feiertagen gelten die Sonntags-Öffnungszeiten
  • Gruppen nach Absprache auch außerhalb der Öffnungszeiten möglich

Entrance Museum

  • Free admission:
    0,00 €
  • Children under 6 years have free entry
  • Students pay the reduced child price

Events at Bentlage Monastery

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Mar
28
Do
IN SITU Exhibition KünstlerinnenForum Münsterland
28.03.2024, 17:30 07.04.2024, 18:00
Bentlage Monastery, Rheine
Organiser: Kloster Bentlage
Exhibition

The KünstlerinnenForum Münsterland has been actively involved in shaping the Münsterland cultural region for over 20 years through a large number of highly regarded projects. The IN SITU project was launched two years ago as an experiment. The response from the participating artists as well as from visitors to the residency and the exhibition was so positive that it definitely has to continue ... so the KFM is coming back:
25 artists from the Münsterland live and work together for 10 days IN SITU -VOR ORT on the grounds of Kloster Bentlage e. V. Here, works of art are created in the fields of painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics and printmaking. Interested visitors will not only be able to view the final exhibition, but will also be able to follow the creation processes of the works intended for the exhibition up close in advance.
The site is open to the public for the entire duration of the exhibition and dialogue is encouraged.

Time
28.03.2024, 17:30 07.04.2024, 18:00
Location
Opening hours
Öffnungszeiten vom 28.03.2024 to 07.04.2024
  • Monday
    closed
  • Tuesday
    14:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Wednesday
    14:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Thursday
    14:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Friday
    14:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Saturday
    14:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Sunday
    10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
Prices
Eintritt
  • Eintritt frei: 0
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Apr
13
Sat
On a photo safari at Rheine Nature Zoo
13.04.2024, 07:30 13.04.2024, ca.16:00
Rheine Nature Zoo, Rheine
Workshop

On a photo safari in the NaturZoo!

Is your hobby (zoo) animal photography? - Then why not go on an exclusive photo safari through the NaturZoo.

Starting at 7.30 am, when the animals wake up.

We pose the "models", show off the smallest animals, give you tips on what is best to see where and when, and explain what you have seen (and photographed).

Over breakfast and lunch (both included in the price), you can exchange ideas with other amateur photographers. The only thing we don't have to worry about is the weather...

Saturday, 13.04.2024, starting at 7.30 am; all-day programme.

Limited number of participants. Tickets only available in advance until 10.04.2024 (Booking by telephone also possible).

Time
13.04.2024, 07:30 13.04.2024, ca.16:00
Location
Prices
Teilnahmegebühr

Sie zahlen € 40,00 (Inhaber von Jahreskarten und Mitglieder € 30,00). Darin enthalten sind der Eintritt, die Führung sowie Frühstück und Lunch)

Begrenzte Teilnehmerzahl. Telefonische Anmeldung erforderlich

  • normal: 40
  • ermäßigt (Inhaber von Jahres- und Mitgliedskarten): 30
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Apr
27
Sat
Early guided tour of Rheine Nature Zoo "Good morning NatureZoo"
27.04.2024, 07:00 27.04.2024, 09:00
Rheine Nature Zoo, Rheine
guided tour

Early guided tours: Good morning NatureZoo!

You can be there when the day begins at the NaturZoo, when the animals wake up and the zookeepers start their work. Enjoy the very special morning atmosphere at the NaturZoo and take a look behind the scenes to find out what happens before the zoo opens to the public.

Time
27.04.2024, 07:00 27.04.2024, 09:00
Location
Prices
Teilnahme

zzgl. Eintritt

Sie zahlen den Eintritt in den NaturZoo plus 6,00 Euro.*

Begrenzte Teilnehmerzahl: Telefonische Anmeldung erforderlich!

  • normal: 6
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Apr
28
So
Exclusive" early guided tour of Rheine Nature Zoo
28.04.2024, 07:00 28.04.2024, ca.10:30
Rheine Nature Zoo, Rheine
guided tour

Exclusive early morning tour!

Experience the programme of an early morning tour followed by a breakfast buffet in the ZooBistro!

Time
28.04.2024, 07:00 28.04.2024, ca.10:30
Location
Prices
Eintritt

(für Jahreskarteninhaber: 26,00 € / 20,00 €)

inkl. Eintritt, Führung und Büfett. 

Begrenzte Teilnehmerzahl.

Tickets nur im Vorverkauf bis zum 24.04.2024 erhältlich (auch telefonische Buchung möglich).  

  • Kinder (bis 12 Jahre): 29
  • Erwachsene: 36
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May
12
So
(Animal) Mother's Day at Rheine Nature Zoo
12.05.2024, 10:00 12.05.2024, ca.13:00
Rheine Nature Zoo, Rheine
guided tour

A very special Mother's Day at the NaturZoo! It starts at 10.00 a.m. with a tour of the zoo to meet the animal mothers and their children and continues with a delicious asparagus buffet in the ZooBistro. An eventful and equally relaxing Sunday - not just for mums, but for the whole family.

Time
12.05.2024, 10:00 12.05.2024, ca.13:00
Location
Prices
Teilnahmegebühr

Kosten: Erwachsene 41,00 Euro, Kinder bis 12 Jahre 25,00 Euro je Person (inkl. Eintritt, Führung und Büfett).

Telefonische Anmeldung bis 07.05.2024 erforderlich!

  • Kinder (bis 12 Jahre): 25
  • Erwachsene: 41
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4 Tips for Bentlage Monastery

  • Combine your visit to the Bentlage monastery with a walk through the saline park. The scent of the blossoms and the chatter of the storks in summer will delight you.
  • Cycle along the Ems cycle path to the centre of Rheine - there is always something going on here. And you can rent bicycles here too.
  • From monastery to monastery: cycle along the 100 castles route to Gravenhorst Monastery in Hörstel with its interesting exhibitions.
  • Check the events calendar for the next events at Bentlage Monastery. Art and culture are very important here.

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Accessibility at Bentlage Monastery

The Bentlage Monastery is certified with the "Information on Accessibility" mark of the Germany-wide "Travelling for All" labelling system. This means that detailed and verified information on accessibility for all groups of people is available. Further information is available on the website of the "Travel for All" initiative.

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Accessibility in the guest rooms

The guest rooms at Kloster Bentlage are certified with the "Accessibility Tested" mark of the Germany-wide "Travelling for All" labelling system. This means that detailed and verified information on accessibility is available for all groups of people. In addition, the quality criteria for certain groups of people are partially or fully met. Further information is available on the website of the "Travel for All" initiative.

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