Lüdinghausen Castle | Sightseeing at the Castle
Lüdinghausen Castle
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A castle with surprises
Lüdinghausen Castle

Lüdinghausen Castle

In the "town of water castles" of Lüdinghausen, it is considered the oldest: Lüdinghausen Castle. Surrounded by a magnificent park, which once formed the castle's fortification system, it lies in the heart of the town, right next to the town hall, and is today known as the "castle of the citizens", especially by the people of Lüdinghausen.

Typical Renaissance castle

Built in the 12th century by members of the von Lüdinghausen dynasty, the castle later came into the possession of the Bishop of Münster or the cathedral chapter. In the second half of the 16th century, Canon Gottfried von Raesfeld rebuilt the complex into a typical Renaissance castle - with elaborately decorated window gables and a magnificent coat of arms plaque in the inner courtyard of the castle complex. In the 19th century, the castle initially passed into the hands of the Prussians before becoming private property.

Lüdinghausen Castle was put to a special change of use on 20 October 1869: the new school for farmers - the "Theoretische Ackerbauschule" (Theoretical Farming School) - opened in the castle, which was popularly known as the "Bauernuniversität" (Farmers' University). This legacy is still commemorated today by the portrait of Baron Burghard von Schorlemer-Alt in the castle's ballroom. In 1879, the town of Lüdinghausen bought the castle and gradually restored it.

Concerts and art exhibitions

Today, the rooms of Lüdinghausen Castle are available as a socio-cultural centre for very different purposes, including cultural events such as concerts and art exhibitions. A walk around the moat and through the nearby Parc de Taverny is highly recommended.

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The Lüdinghausen Pannero The Lüdinghausen Pannero
© Lüdinghausen Marketing e.V.
A cardinal and the culinary arts

As the Pope's envoy, Cardinal Fabio Chigi took part in the negotiations for the Peace of Westphalia in 1648. On his way through, he stopped off in Lüdinghausen. The noble guest with a pampered Italian palate was served a typical Lüdinghausen speciality: pepper pot roast. This did not seem to enthuse the envoy very much. When he returned to Lüdinghausen after the negotiations and - spoiled by the weather in Münster and the local cuisine - was again served the hated pumpernickel, the Sienese was furious. He is said to have shouted that he would not serve this food to peasants or beggars.

To make up for this, the Ricordo wine house has now, with some delay, developed the "Pannero". A "Panforte" (sweet Italian pastry), which should taste good even to the most spoilt palate and should subsequently reconcile with the pumpernickel. A bust of Chigi near the castle commemorates the famous guest. Pfefferpotthast and Pannero are a must during your visit to Lüdinghausen.

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Service & Info

  • Guided tours
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
  • Park by the house
  • for groups

Opening hours

Öffnungszeiten vom 01.04. to 30.09.
  • Monday
    closed
  • Tuesday
    closed
  • Wednesday
    14:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
  • Thursday
    14:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
  • Friday
    14:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
  • Saturday
    14:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
  • Sunday
    11:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr

Eine Außenbesichtigung ist auch außerhalb der Öffnungszeiten möglich.

Admission

  • Adults:
    0,00 €

Once a month from April to October, the Friends of the Castle offer a free guided tour of the castle at 3 pm.

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14 Matches.
Jun
09
Fri
WanderKulTour
09.06.2023, 14:00 09.06.2023, 22:00
Lüdinghausen, Lüdinghausen
Open air theatre
Art
Reading
Music
Picnic

WanderKulTour: A castle, two castles and an old drive.

A section of the long-distance hiking trail X13 runs between Lüdinghausen and Senden. On the approx. 13 kilometres, you can experience the most beautiful sides of the Münsterland, including the trail past Senden Castle, the "Alte Fahrt" of the Dortmund-Ems Canal, Lüdinghausen Castle and Vischering Castle. As part of the "WanderKulTour" on Friday, 9 June, from 2 to 8 p.m., 13 cultural stations along the route invite visitors to enjoy, reflect and be entertained.

Time
09.06.2023, 14:00 09.06.2023, 22:00
Location
Opening hours
Öffnungszeiten vom 09.06.2023 to 09.06.2023
  • Monday
    closed
  • Tuesday
    closed
  • Wednesday
    closed
  • Thursday
    closed
  • Friday
    14:00 Uhr bis 22:00 Uhr
  • Saturday
    closed
  • Sunday
    closed
Prices
Preise
  • Eintritt frei: 0
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Jun
09
Fri
Evening market
09.06.2023, 16:00 09.06.2023, 20:00
Lüdinghausen Castle, Lüdinghausen
Organiser: Lüdinghausen Marketing e.V.
Market

On every second and fourth Friday of the month (April to October), the courtyard of Lüdinghausen Castle is transformed into the popular evening market. From 4 to 8 p.m., various market stalls offer the finest cheese, antipasti, bread and pastries, tarte flambée, fine meats, wine and beer and much more. And what better way to ring in the weekend than with a glass of wine in the castle courtyard?

The Friends of Lüdinghausen Castle are on hand on a voluntary basis. They have a wealth of information ready and offer an insight into the old walls.

Time
09.06.2023, 16:00 09.06.2023, 20:00
Location
Opening hours
Öffnungszeiten vom 08.04.2023 to 28.10.2023
  • Monday
    closed
  • Tuesday
    closed
  • Wednesday
    closed
  • Thursday
    closed
  • Friday
    16:00 Uhr bis 20:00 Uhr
  • Saturday
    closed
  • Sunday
    closed
Prices
Eintritt frei
  • Eintritt frei: 0
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Jun
09
Fri
Open night watchman tour
09.06.2023, 20:00 09.06.2023, 22:00
Lüdinghausen, Lüdinghausen
Organiser: Lüdinghausen Marketing e.V.
guided tour
The night watchman takes his guests on a journey into the city's past, with many anecdotes to tell. The night watchman tour always takes place on the second Friday of the month. The tour starts at 8 pm at Lüdinghaus (Tourist Information).
Time
09.06.2023, 20:00 09.06.2023, 22:00
Location
Prices
Offene Nachtwächterführung
  • ermäßigt: 8
  • Erwachsene: 10
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Jun
10
Sat
Open culinary tour
10.06.2023, 10:00 10.06.2023, 13:00
Lüdinghausen Marketing, Lüdinghausen
Organiser: Lüdinghausen Marketing e.V.
guided tour

Public culinary city tour "History by the morsel". The city guide takes the participants on a culinary journey through Lüdinghausen, stopping off at various restaurateurs. Here participants can sample small snacks or drinks. Starting point: Lüdinghausen (Tourist Information). Tickets for 35 euros per person are available from Lüdinghausen Marketing. Prior registration is required: Tel. 02591/78008, info@luedinghausen-marketing.de.

Time
10.06.2023, 10:00 10.06.2023, 13:00
Location
Prices
Eintritt

Tickets gibt´s bei Lüdinghausen  Marketing. Eine vorherige Anmeldung ist erforderlich: Tel. 02591/78008, info@luedinghausen-marketing.de.

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Jun
10
Sat
Exhibition: Photography in Dialogue
10.06.2023, 14:00 10.06.2023, 17:00
Lüdinghausen Castle, Lüdinghausen
Exhibition

The exhibition is organised by the VHS Fotokunst AG. 15 members of the photo club will present their photos. Landscape photographs as well as images from the fields of animal, portrait and macro photography will be presented. The artists want to engage in personal dialogue with the visitors, and questions are expressly welcome.

Time
10.06.2023, 14:00 10.06.2023, 17:00
Location
Opening hours
Öffnungszeiten vom 10.06.2023 to 10.06.2023
  • Monday
    closed
  • Tuesday
    closed
  • Wednesday
    closed
  • Thursday
    closed
  • Friday
    closed
  • Saturday
    14:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
  • Sunday
    closed
Prices
Preise
  • Eintritt frei: 0
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The evening market at Lüdinghausen Castle The evening market at Lüdinghausen Castle
© Stephanie Hainke
We tested the evening market at the castle for you

From April to October, the evening market is held in the courtyard of Lüdinghausen Castle on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month from 4 to 8 pm. Here you can expect delicious snacks, French specialities and a selection of drinks. In addition, the "Friends of Lüdinghausen Castle" have a wealth of information ready and offer interested guests insights behind the centuries-old facades. Guest blogger Stephanie Hainke reveals what a visit to the evening market can look like on our MünsterlandBlog.

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