In the middle of Lengerich's unspoilt countryside, surrounded by moats, lies Haus Vortlage. The listed building has had a scientific and artistic purpose for decades and serves as a cultural and educational centre for the foundation of the same name.
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.
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.
Admission only possible by prior arrangement. The grounds are not freely accessible.
The Art Café at Vortlage HouseOn Saturdays and Sundays, you can recover from your cycle tour with a coffee break at Haus Vortlage. Enjoy the peace and quiet in the enchanted garden with a cup of coffee and a piece of cake and let your mind wander. If you are lucky, guided tours are also offered at this time and you can learn more about the house and the art on site.
Opening hours may vary due to special circumstances. Please check the Haus Vortlage website for more information!
We have already tested the café for you: Our colleagues Victoria and Philipp agree: the café is an ideal stopover for a delicious refreshment in an enchanted atmosphere in the middle of the woods of Lengerich. Why is this place enchanting? You can read all about it in their article on the MünsterlandBlog.
On the trail of the past: a journey through time on foot Have you ever wondered what stories the walls of our manor would whisper if they were to speak? Pack your hiking boots and join Doris Walker and Gernot Gierschner on a historical hike that takes you right into the heart of our regional history. On winding paths, we discover far more than just stones.
On the trail of the past: a journey through time on foot Have you ever wondered what stories the walls of our manor would whisper if they were to speak? Pack your hiking boots and join Doris Walker and Gernot Gierschner on a historical hike that takes you right into the heart of our regional history. On winding paths, we discover far more than just stones.
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There are several car parks on site for visitors to the facility.
Vortlage House is privately owned. The best way to visit it is as part of a guided tour organised by the Lengerich Tourist Information Office.
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