Is there a car park at Nordkirchen Castle?

Yes, there is a free car park at Nordkirchen Castle. The car park is located on Schlossstraße in Nordkirchen

Can I visit Nordkirchen Castle?

Yes, you can visit the outside of Nordkirchen Castle at any time. An interior tour is possible as part of a guided tour with audio guide. These take place on Fridays from 14:00 to 17:00 and on Saturdays and Sundays and public holidays from 11:00 to 17:00. Public interior tours for individuals take place from May to September on Sundays and public holidays between 11 am and 5 pm and from October to April between 2 pm and 4 pm on the hour.

Can the park at Nordkirchen Castle be visited?

Yes, the castle park at Nordkirchen Castle can be visited free of charge at any time.

Is there a picnic area in the park at Nordkirchen Castle?

There are several picnic areas in the park of Nordkirchen Castle. These include a wooden picnic deck and a picnic area with tables and benches. Both picnic areas offer a view of the castle and the orangery.

Can I get married at Nordkirchen Castle?

Yes, wedding ceremonies are possible at Nordkirchen Castle. The wedding room is located in a tower of the castle with a view of Venus Island and the surrounding moors.

Why is Nordkirchen Castle one of the most popular castles in Germany?

Nordkirchen Castle is one of the best-known and most popular castles in Germany because: Nordkirchen Castle is the largest and most important baroque residence in Westphalia. Together with its extensive castle park, Nordkirchen Castle is also known as the "Westphalian Versailles". The moated castle of Nordkirchen and its surrounding park form a unique architectural work of art. Nordkirchen Castle is the backdrop for atmospheric concerts. Nordkirchen Castle has been the location for numerous national and international films and TV programmes. Nordkirchen Castle is located directly on the 100 Castles Route and is perfectly accessible by bike.

Am I allowed to cycle in the grounds of Nordkirchen Castle?

Yes, cycling is not permitted only on Venus Island, directly in front of Nordkirchen Castle. The entire central area and the historic gardens are reserved for pedestrians.

Can Nordkirchen Castle be visited?

The park is open at all times.An interior tour with audio guide is possible on Fridays from 14:00 to 17:00 and on Saturdays and Sundays and public holidays from 11:00 to 17:00.Public guided tours of the interior for individuals on Sundays and public holidays (May - September between 11 am and 5 pm, October - April between 2 pm and 4 pm, on the hour).Group tours are possible daily between 9 am and 6 pm by prior arrangement.For more information, please contact Nordkirchen Castle directly on 02596 933-0.

Nordkirchen Castle

Nordkirchen Castle is one of the best-known and most popular excursion destinations in the Münsterland region and is an impressive example of great architecture. Nordkirchen Castle is imposingly situated in the middle of extensive parkland in the immediate vicinity of the town of Nordkirchen. Wonderful walks lead through the park and end at the castle, whose inner courtyard is freely accessible at all times.

Nordkirchen Castle - "Westphalian Versailles

The "Westphalian Versailles", as Nordkirchen Palace is also called, was commissioned by Prince-Bishop Friedrich Christian von Plettenberg. Gottfried Laurenz Pictorius began construction, Johann Conrad Schlaun completed the baroque moated castle after 30 years.
It is situated on an island surrounded by quadrangular moats in the middle of a large park which, like the castle, was laid out according to the French model. The focal point of the imposing Nordkirchen Palace is the main building, the Corps de Logis, from which the lower wing buildings develop and enclose the cour d'honneur in a U-shape. The entire building complex is highly symmetrical and in this form an impressive example of a completely preserved baroque complex.