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.
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.
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.
Eine Außenbesichtigung ist auch außerhalb der Öffnungszeiten möglich.
Once a month from April to October, the Friends of the Castle offer a free guided tour of the castle at 3 pm.
Lüdinghausen Marketing offers an open guided tour of the town on the first Saturday of every month. The tour starts at 2.30 pm at Lüdinghaus. Let us take you on a journey through the history and stories of the town of Lüdinghausen.
Nature and culture - two terms that stand in a special relationship of tension and have been constantly renegotiated over the course of time. Today, the pair of terms is more relevant than ever and omnipresent in the media, everyday life and art. The current special exhibition takes visitors on a journey through time and discusses perspectives on nature and culture from the 18th century to the present day.
Contemporary positions by the artists Maike Denker, Judith Kaminski, Alem Kolbus, Julia Löffler and Heike Negenborn deal with landscape construction, the appropriation of nature, the significance of houseplants and human traces in nature. This is contrasted with a historical perspective that looks at the life of the botanist Franz Wernekinck, who was born at Burg Vischering in the 18th century and devoted himself to floristic explorations and botanical teaching in Westphalia.
Nature and culture - two terms that stand in a special relationship of tension and have been constantly renegotiated over the course of time. Today, the pair of terms is more relevant than ever and omnipresent in the media, everyday life and art. The current special exhibition takes visitors on a journey through time and discusses perspectives on nature and culture from the 18th century to the present day.
Contemporary positions by the artists Maike Denker, Judith Kaminski, Alem Kolbus, Julia Löffler and Heike Negenborn deal with landscape construction, the appropriation of nature, the significance of houseplants and human traces in nature. This is contrasted with a historical perspective that looks at the life of the botanist Franz Wernekinck, who was born at Burg Vischering in the 18th century and devoted himself to floristic explorations and botanical teaching in Westphalia.
The district of Coesfeld cordially invites you to the festive opening of the exhibition on 5 February at 5 pm.
Der Eintritt zur Ausstellungseröffnung ist kostenlos
On this afternoon, grandparents and their grandchildren have the opportunity to explore Vischering Castle with a guided tour suitable for children. Afterwards, there will be a cosy get-together with coffee and cake and various games and handicrafts. A reading session in the knights' tent will give you a particularly adventurous feeling of knights and castles. Of course, the transformation into a real knight or damsel should not be missing on such a day, so the children and adults can dress up to their heart's content. To make sure that this successful afternoon is not forgotten so quickly, the grandparents can of course take photos of the little knights and damsels. Don't forget your mobile phone or camera!