The Loburg is an impressive moated castle in Ostbevern, idyllically situated in a lush English garden with rhododendron stands over a hundred years old. The Loburg's eventful history begins as early as the Middle Ages and ranges from the Schulzenhof to a knight's castle and palace to a boarding school and school building.
First mentioned in 1294 as the farm "Lohaus", Haus Loburg was partially fortified in the 15th century and rebuilt into a Baroque pleasure palace around 1760 according to plans by the master architect Johann Conrad Schlaun.
The castle fell victim to a devastating fire in 1899. The disaster was prophesied by a local Spökenkieker, a Westphalian soothsayer. An unpublished handwritten sonata by Beethoven was also irretrievably lost in the fire.
At the beginning of the 20th century, the palace was restored in the style of Schlaun's building and was not damaged by the Second World War. Since 1951, Loburg Castle has housed the Collegium Johanneum, a free Catholic boarding school of the Münster diocese.
Rhododendrons at Loburg CastleThe park at Loburg Castle covers an area of almost 60 hectares. Most of it is now a wooded area whose quiet paths allow for long walks and hikes. The landscaped park directly adjacent to the castle was laid out in the early 20th century and enchants visitors with its ancient rhododendron stands. Interesting guided tours give you a great insight into the park and its history.
The magnificent moated castle is now used as an episcopal boarding school and grammar school. In this special audio journey, Dr Oliver Niedostadek, the school's managing director, invites you to learn more about Loburg Castle. Listen to the eventful history and get to know the Loburg from its vulnerable side: Change of ownership, fire, loss of irretrievable cultural assets - this journey will captivate you!
When the Schirlheide blooms, nature shows itself in all its colourful glory. splendour of colour. Hikers are not only enchanted by the delicate purple heather on the the approx. 8.5 km long walk from Hof Burlage. You can also enjoy the fresh air and the scent of the plants and experience the vibrancy of the region. The alpacas from Hof Burlage welcome the group on their return and invite them to a barbecue picnic and a cosy cosy finale on a typical Westphalian farm.
Start: 1.30 pm | Hof Burlage | Schirl 21
Duration/distance: approx. 3 hours | approx. 8.5 km
Participation fee: € 5.00 p. p. | children free | plus barbecue buffet
We look forward to seeing you: Tour guides Dipl.-Biol. H. W. Böke + A. Burlage
Registration required at: info@ostbevern-touristik.de or 02532 4310350.
Mai - September zusätzlich Donnerstag 14.00 - 16.00 Uhr
Kinder frei
zzgl. Grillbuffet
Did you know that the drumming of a woodpecker replaces its song or that the Douglas firs in Loburg Park can grow to a height of more than 60 metres? metres high? After a short introduction to the history of Loburg Castle Loburg Castle, a tour of Loburg Castle Park awaits you. Learn curious and astonishing facts about the interplay between man and nature. man and nature. A tour that is exciting for young and old.
Our family leisure tip!
Start: 11.00 a.m. | main entrance Loburg Castle
Duration: approx. 2 hours
free of charge
Looking forward to seeing you: Tour guide Dipl.-Biol. H. W. Böke
Mai - September zusätzlich Donnerstag 14.00 - 16.00 Uhr
kostenfrei
As part of the Regionale 2004 and in subsequent years, the Beveraue Beveraue in Ostbevern was significantly upgraded in ecological and touristic terms. This was achieved in particular through renaturalisation measures, in which the Bever, through the restoration of the riverside paths of the riverside paths, works of art by local artists and information boards.
In a walk lasting around three hours, the history and background to this background to this cultural landscape, the flora and fauna that characterise the flora and fauna that characterise the Beveraue and the reciprocal relationships between the town of Ostbevern and its river.
Start: 14.00 hrs | Am Rathaus 1
Duration/distance: approx. 3 hours | approx. 4 km
Participation fee: € 5.00 p. p. | children free
Looking forward to seeing you: Tour guides Dipl.-Biol. H. W. Böke and Dr M. Aichner
Mai - September zusätzlich Donnerstag 14.00 - 16.00 Uhr
Kinder frei
Harvest time in the orchard!
The grated biscuits with apple sauce and apple pie are a must. not be missing. The orchard meadow invites you to play and do handicrafts from 3 - 7 pm.
and handicrafts.
Try your hand at boules or other old, historical games!
zusätzlich von Mai - September donnerstags 14.00 - 16.00 Uhr
Our guests are welcomed in the Knights' Hall and learn everything they need to know our tour guide will tell them everything they need to know about Loburg Castle.
about Loburg Castle.
Afterwards there is a special treat:
An exhibition with many original Expressionist artworks.
There are also wood prints by Albrecht Dürer and prints by Käthe Kollwitz and
Picasso can be marvelled at.
These works were acquired for the school in the 1960s by Theo Schäfer, the art teacher at Loburg at the time.
Start: 15.00 hrs | Entrance Loburg Castle
Duration: approx. 2 hours
Participation fee: €15.60 per person, incl. refreshments
Looking forward to seeing you: Tour guide U. Lunkebein
Registration required at info@ostbevern-touristik.de or 02532 | 4310350
zusätzlich von Mai - September nachmittags: 14.00 - 16.00 Uhr
Preis inkl. Verzehr
In the staircase of the castleEven though Loburg Castle actually serves as a school building, it opens its doors to external guests from time to time. Our guest blogger Ines-Bianca Hartmeyer visited the castle with her family for "Art and Coffee". You can read more about the history of the castle and get insider tips in her article for MünsterlandBlog.
My castle grounds are open to the public. With my nearby green spaces or forests, I offer you a great nature experience.
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