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.
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.
Nordkirchen Castle is now the seat of the NRW University of Applied Sciences for Finance. The castle also houses a restaurant and the castle chapel can be booked for wedding ceremonies.
The 18th-century castle with its spacious park of around 170 hectares has been declared worthy of protection by UNESCO as a "total work of art of international standing". The best way to explore Nordkirchen Castle is to take a walk through the extensive castle park. From many sides, Nordkirchen Castle offers excellent photo motifs for the holiday album. Cyclists have a direct connection to the 100 Castles Route at Nordkirchen Castle.
Garden expert Dr Birgit Beisch accompanies you on an acoustic private tour through the history of the impressive grounds: get to know the magnificent halls of the castle, the adjacent buildings such as the Oranienburg and the park from a new perspective and let yourself be enchanted by the unique atmosphere of Nordkirchen Castle.
Hourly guided tours on Sundays and public holidays
May to September: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
October to April: 14:00 to 16:00
Registration is not necessary. Meeting point is the castle chapel in the inner courtyard of the castle. Tours last 45-60 minutes.
Group tours by appointment only:
Per person € 4.00 | Minimum price per group € 40.00
Guided tours of the park take place by prior arrangement.
Minimum price for groups € 50.00
On the 1st Sunday of each month there is a public guided tour of the castle and park
April to October 13:30 - 15:00
Registration is not required
This year, the castle community, in cooperation with the native entrepreneur W. Uphoff, lets the cows loose. The special thing about this animal exhibition is that all the traders and entrepreneurs participate and thus give "their" cow its very own character in terms of design.
You will find almost 50 exhibits at more than 35 locations in the castle community.
Die Ausstellung befindet sich im öffentlichen Raum und ist somit jederzeit zugänglich.
Art exhibition in the Pictorius break hall at Nordkirchen Castle with works by:
Art exhibition in the Pictorius break hall at Nordkirchen Castle with works by:
On our expedition through the deer park near Nordkirchen, you will explore the forest with all your senses, with games, handicrafts and a maths problem. Be curious about the secrets hidden in our trees and why they are so important for our climate.
The offer is aimed at children from 6 years and their (grand)parents.
We recommend sturdy shoes and tick protection for forest excursions.
Please also bring a little something for a forest picnic.
keine Ermäßigung für Kinder
Antti Paalanen is a phenomenon; when he plays, he sweeps the audience off their feet. He has created his very own world of sound, which is completely rooted in the folk tradition. He comes to Nordkirchen with a programme that lies somewhere between Finnish folk and classical music.
Instrumentation
Antti Paalanen accordion, vocals, stompbox
Genre
Traditional/Modern/Classical
A guided tour of the castle grounds can be booked at extra cost. Start: 3.45 pm.
The concert is part of the Münsterland Festival part 12.
In unmittelbarer Nähe der Oranienburg stehen nur in begrenztem Umfang Parkmöglichkeiten zur Verfügung. Konzertbesucher werden daher gebeten, auf die Parkplätze im Sundern bzw. auf die ausgewiesenen Parkflächen im Bereich des Hauptschlosses auszuweichen. Die Zufahrten für Rettungsfahrzeuge sind unbedingt freizuhalten; das Parken im Kreuzungsbereich der Zufahrtswege ist nicht gestattet. Zu Ihrer eigenen Sicherheit bitten wir Sie dringend, nicht unmittelbar vor dem Konzertsaal der Oranienburg zu parken. Die Ein- und Ausgänge sind freizuhalten. Bitte bedenken Sie, dass nicht ordnungsgemäß abgestellte Fahrzeuge abgeschleppt werden können.
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