Vortlage House
In the midst of Lengerich's unspoilt landscape lies, somewhat mysteriously and surrounded by moats, Haus Vortlage. For decades, the listed moated castle has been used for scientific and artistic purposes and serves as a cultural and educational centre for the foundation of the same name.
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700 years of nobility
Haus Vortlage was founded in 1241 as a knight's estate. Until the 17th century it was owned by the noble family von Münster zu Vortlage. It then became the property of the von Blomberg family, who had the manor house on the main island and the Baroque bridge built. The half-timbered mill with weir, which still regulates the water level today, also dates from this time. It was not until the 19th century that the house was acquired by "bourgeois" merchants, the Kröner brothers. Further changes of ownership followed, until Line Kossolapow and Anneliese Manzmann, professors at the University of Münster, took over the property in 1987.
Listening Journey | Vortlage House
A house like something out of an enchanted fairy tale: Haus Vortlage is a Sleeping Beauty castle rising from its slumber. It is a place of deceleration, arrival and contemplation. Let the owner Prof. Dr. Line Kossolapow tell you more about the building and work up an appetite for the delicacies in the art café.
Map | House Vortlage
Service at Vortlage House
- 100 Castles Route
- Guided tours
- Indoor
- Museum in the house
- Park at the house
The Art Café at Vortlage House© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
On weekends and public holidays, you can recover from your cycling tour with a coffee break at Haus Vortlage. Enjoy the tranquillity of the enchanted garden with a cup of coffee and a piece of cake and let your mind wander. If you're lucky, guided tours are also offered just then and you can learn more about the house and the art on site.
Opening hours may vary due to special circumstances. Please check the homepage of Haus Vortlage for more information!
Vortlage House
- Mondayclosed
- Tuesdayclosed
- Wednesdayclosed
- Thursdayclosed
- Fridayclosed
- Saturday11:00 Uhr bis 18:30 Uhr
- Sunday11:00 Uhr bis 18:30 Uhr
Vortlage House
- Mondayclosed
- Tuesdayclosed
- Wednesdayclosed
- Thursdayclosed
- Fridayclosed
- Saturdayclosed
- Sundayclosed
Admission
- no entry possible:0,00 €
Admission only possible by prior arrangement. The grounds are not freely accessible.
Münsterland in detail | Vortlage House
4 Tips for House Vortlage
- The historic old town of Lengerich with its many small shops and restaurants invites you to shop and enjoy, and a walk through the multi-generation park is also worthwhile.
- During a ride on the famous Teuto Express, you can take a breather in the steam locomotive and view the magnificent foothills of the Teutoburg Forest.
- If you feel like going straight into nature, hike along the beautiful Teuto Loop "Canyon Blick".
- We recommend that you travel by train. The train station in Lengerich is regularly served by trains from Düsseldorf, Münster and Osnabrück.
Places of interest around Vortlage House
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The Kunst-Café Haus Vortlage offers a beautiful ambience for coffee and cake enjoyment© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Foelting
Framed by wildflowers, trees and art, the art café Haus Vortlage offers a cosy ambience for a little time out. Our colleagues Victoria and Philipp visited the special place and agree: the café is an ideal stopover for a delicious snack in an enchanted atmosphere in the middle of the woods of Lengerich. Why is this place enchanting? You can read about it in their post on the MünsterlandBlog.
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Münsterland Tourism Centre© Münsterland e.V./Fabian Riediger
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