At the foot of Tecklenburg, one of the most beautiful half-timbered towns in the Münsterland, lies the moated castle Haus Marck. Idyllically nestled in a valley meadow and surrounded by its moat, the manor house is considered an insider tip worth seeing by explorers of the Tecklenburg region.
The Knights of Horne acquired the property in 1368 to build a castle. As early as 1490, however, a new Haus Marck was built, which in the following centuries underwent a few changes of ownership and two major phases of reconstruction, one of them in 1562 in the Renaissance style. The house received its present appearance as a four-winged, single-storey complex in the Baroque style in 1754 after a collapse of the former complex. Since 1803, the estate has been owned by the von Diepenbroick-Grüter family, which has preserved the estate including the surrounding nature.
Far-reaching decisions were made within the walls: in 1643, preliminary negotiations for the Peace of Westphalia took place at Haus Marck, which ended the Thirty Years' War in 1648. In 1831, the estate was also the birthplace of Friedrich von Bodelschwingh, the founder of the Bodelschwingh Institutions named after him.
Ricarda Baroness von Diepenbroick-GrüterWith Haus Marck in Tecklenburg, Ricarda Freifrau von Diepenbroick-Grüter took over her family's ancestral seat more than 25 years ago. She is the first to share the 14th century moated castle with the public on a large scale: Haus Marck is a wedding venue, cultural centre and location for events all in one. Ricarda von Diepenbroick-Grüter talks about what it means to revive a venerable home.
Interior visits are only possible as part of a guided tour.
Join the night watchman on an evening tour of discovery through the picturesque old town of Tecklenburg and accompany the vigilante on his exciting patrol through the twilight.
Do you know the beautiful half-timbered houses of the many farmers in Tecklenburg? Have you marvelled at the medieval ruins of the old castle? Do you know what the castle bastion under the castle hill is all about? No? Then come on an evening tour with the Tecklenburg night watchman!
Learn about mysterious places on this entertaining tour and listen to stories from ancient times - exciting, entertaining and with a special atmosphere. Discover secret passageways, dark alleyways and many a wicked place from a bygone era! Learn about the strict rules that once applied at night, how the citizens protected themselves from fire, thieves and riff-raff and the impressive way in which the counts of Tecklenburg were once able to expand their territory.
Preisstufen:
Kleinkinder (bis 5 Jahre) 0,00 EUR
Kinder (bis 12 Jahre) 11,90 EUR
Ermäßigt (mit Ausweis) 16,90 EUR
Erwachsene (regulär) 19,90 EUR
To mark the 25th anniversary of Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg, the Tecklenburg Doll and Culture Museum is hosting a special photographic exhibition.
‘LOOK CLOSELY!’ showcases fascinating photographs by Frank Peters, taken during his personal visits to Miniatur Wunderland. Discover surprising details, lovingly crafted scenes and unique perspectives from the fascinating world of miniatures.
The exhibition is both a personal photographic tribute and a birthday greeting to Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg. The photographs have been kindly made available by Miniatur Wunderland.
There are also miniature worlds to discover within the museum itself: a historic model railway layout – according to the museum, the first computer-controlled N-gauge model railway in Germany – forms part of the collection. It was originally controlled using a Commodore 64.
To mark the 25th anniversary of Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg, the Tecklenburg Doll and Culture Museum is hosting a special photographic exhibition.
‘LOOK CLOSELY!’ showcases fascinating photographs by Frank Peters, taken during his personal visits to Miniatur Wunderland. Discover surprising details, lovingly crafted scenes and unique perspectives from the fascinating world of miniatures.
The exhibition is both a personal photographic tribute and a birthday greeting to Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg. The photographs have been kindly made available by Miniatur Wunderland.
There are also miniature worlds to discover within the museum itself: a historic model railway layout – according to the museum, the first computer-controlled N-gauge model railway in Germany – forms part of the collection. It was originally controlled using a Commodore 64.
The market takes place every Tuesday from 8.30 a.m. to 12 noon in the old town car park in Tecklenburg.
The goods on offer at the six main stalls are characterised by a large proportion of organic and sustainably produced products from the region. In the summer months, the range is supplemented by seasonal suppliers.
At the end of October, the historic castle complex above Tecklenburg’s old town will become the setting for a special Halloween experience. On 30 and 31 October, the castle ruins, the castle meadow and the Wierturm will be transformed into an elaborately staged world of horror.
A professional team of scare artists, featuring experienced performers, will give you goosebumps with surprising encounters and carefully staged moments of terror. Dark walls, winding paths and the castle ruins at night create an extraordinary atmosphere, making Horror Castle a unique spooky experience set against a historic backdrop.
Mit einem gültigen Ticket ist der Wiedereintritt am selben Abend möglich.
Der Vorverkauf erfolgt über den Online-Ticketshop der Kurverwaltung Tecklenburg, über Eventim sowie über die bekannten Vorverkaufsstellen.
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