House Langen

In the midst of Telgte's greenest surroundings lies the former knight's estate Haus Langen. Surrounded by a large historical ring wall with a double, in some cases even triple moat and a double mill along the Bever, the entire estate is a graceful reminder of times gone by. Due to the romantic setting, the private house Langen is still a popular motif for painters, draughtsmen and photographers.

Truly chivalrous and artful

The fortress is estimated to have been built in the year 1000 AD. During this time, the building served as a refuge for the surrounding farming communities. From general ownership, the site passed to the eponymous Knights of Langen, who built a castle in the Ringgräfte and also erected the grist mill. In 1378 Haus Langen passed by marriage to the Lords of Letmathe, who resided there for over 300 years. Of the original castle complex, only the gatehouse and a brick gabled house with embrasures still exist today, as well as the water mill, which was still in operation until 1960.

Map | House Langen

100 Castles Route
Outdoor
private estate

House Langen

Öffnungszeiten vom 01.01. to 31.12.

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Wednesday
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Sunday
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Admission

no entry possible:
0,00 €

There is only visual contact with the building.

5 Tips for the House Langen

The 24 km cycle tour "Through woods and meadows" takes you through the lush park landscape of the Münsterland and enjoys a detour into the beautiful Ems meadows.
If you want to follow in the footsteps of the past, pay a visit to the historic old town of Telgte. Small alleys, squares and niches reflect the medieval structures and convey a particularly cosy atmosphere.
The 100 Castles Route and the Ems Cycle Path meet at Haus Langen and open up almost unlimited possibilities for stage tours by bike.
The quiet surroundings of Haus Langen contrast nicely with the lively city centre of Münster with its countless sights, restaurants and shops.
Westbevern railway station is only about 3.8 km away. Trains from Münster, Düsseldorf and Osnabrück stop here regularly. The journey time to Münster is only 9 minutes.