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.
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Otto Modersohn spent several summers in Tecklenburg between 1884 and 1889.
He was inspired by the impressive landscapes of the Tecklenburg region, and many of his early works reflect his deep connection to the region's nature. For him, Tecklenburg was both a retreat and a place of artistic reflection and development, which had a lasting influence on his later work. The Otto Modersohn Room in the Tecklenburg Doll Museum honours his life and work and invites visitors to discover this important artist and his inspiration from nature.
Außerhalb der Öffnungszeit sind Gruppenführrungen ab 10 Pers. nach Absprache möglich.
On display are impressive works by photographers Simone Baumeister and Christiane Hoke, who often go on photography expeditions together. A particular highlight is that Simone Baumeister was recently awarded the prestigious international ‘Wildlife Photographer of the Year’ prize by the Natural History Museum in London. Simone Baumeister’s photographic work deliberately focuses on the natural world right on her doorstep. Her photographs are mainly taken in her local surroundings – on excursions through woods, meadows, moors and low mountain ranges. In projects that are often long-term in nature, she focuses on individual animal species, combining intensive observation of nature with high artistic standards. Christiane Hoke, too, combines her great passion for nature with photography. With her camera as her constant companion, she observes her surroundings attentively and captures special moments. Her images invite viewers to rediscover and appreciate the beauty of nature.
The exhibition can be viewed at the museum until Sunday 26 July. The photographs can be viewed from 22 March onwards, every Saturday and Sunday from 2 pm to 5 pm.
Außerhalb der Öffnungszeiten sind Gruppenführungen ab 10 Personen nach Absprache möglich.
Ansprechpartner: Frank Peters
E.Mail: frank.peters@puppenmuseum-tecklenburg.com
Telefon Mobil: 01712040855
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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.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at Teckolo and then, well-fuelled, set off on your hiking tour. You can expect vegetarian and vegan delicacies at Teckolo, historical places in the old town and the surrounding area as well as special natural attractions.
The approx. 6-kilometre hike is uphill and downhill, so a good level of fitness is required. The event lasts a total of 3.5 to 4 hours.
Register at info@tecklenburger-land-tourismus.de or call 05482-929182.
Der Preis beinhaltet Führung und Wanderfrühstück.
Listen to a concert on the historic market square in Tecklenburg from 11 a.m. on Sundays from mid-May to October and enjoy the unique atmosphere of the little mountain town.
You will find inviting cafés in the immediate vicinity.
Admission is free. The artists vary.
Please note: Concerts are cancelled in case of bad weather. We reserve the right to make changes.
Further information, including details of the artists performing, can be obtained from the Tecklenburg spa administration.
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