It was thanks to a feud that the Prince-Bishop of Münster decided to have a castle built near Lüdinghausen in the summer of 1271. A stroke of luck for today's visitors. Hardly any other castle offers such beautiful and varied motifs and moods.
On a foundation of piles, a defensive fortress with residential and farm buildings was built on separate islands in the middle of an extensive system of moats. The defiant round castle with drawbridge, embrasures and battlements formed the last defensive bastion of Vischering Castle. Its fantastic location makes Vischering Castle one of the most beautiful photo motifs in the Münsterland region.
The Droste zu Vischering received the castle as a fief from the Bishop of Münster. The castle became the ancestral seat of the Droste zu Vischering family. The castle served purely as a defensive structure until 1521. In the same year it burnt down and was rebuilt on the old foundations.
The reconstruction was carried out in the Renaissance style. Although the fortified character of the castle was preserved, the decoration of the rooms and the addition of a magnificent hall reflected the need for a better quality of life. Since that time, Vischering Castle has remained almost unchanged and, like no other Westphalian moated castle, conveys an impression of life in the late Middle Ages and the early modern period.
Today, Vischering Castle is one of the best-known excursion destinations in Münsterland. The museum, which is well worth a visit, provides an insight into the way of life in times gone by and highlights the importance of the castles and palaces in Münsterland. Sophisticated techniques, vivid films and creative displays make for an outstanding experience during your tour of the museum. A tour along the moat opens up new perspectives on the castle through special features.
Cyclists can find their way to the castle on the 100 Castles Route. Together with Nordkirchen Castle and Westerwinkel Castle near Ascheberg, Vischering Castle forms an impressive triangle of castles.
Dominik Olbrisch, cultural officer of the Coesfeld district, will tell you more about this magnificent building: from the history of its construction to the history of its current use, you will get to know our "portal" to the region of castles and palaces from a new perspective.
Montags ist der Museumsshop im Torhaus geöffnet.
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Recipients of current benefits according to the Social Security Codes II and XII, students (with the exception of "study in old age"), trainees, people doing voluntary service, holders of a NRW honorary service card, people with a degree of disability of 80% or more (if necessary, accompanying person free with proof) are entitled to a discount.
From Friday, 8 December, to Sunday, 10 December, Lüdinghausen Marketing invites you to the Advent market at the Felizitaskirche - with many stalls, a visit from St. Nicholas, a colourful music programme and the drawing of the winners of the Christmas raffle.
The BurgArt in the Renaissance castle of Lüdinghausen traditionally takes place at the end of the year. In this pre-Christmas presentation, 8-10 artists from different areas of the visual arts (painting, sculpture, objects, etc.) and handicrafts (jewellery) offer their latest works for sale. These are exclusively originals, not mass-produced goods. Finding that special, individually artistic gift is the aim of this exhibition. Opening hours: Sat, Sun, public holiday 11-17 hrs; exhibition rooms KAKTuS in Lüdinghausen Castle.
The show combines legendary Christmas songs such as "White Christmas", "Rudolph the red nosed reindeer" or "Last Christmas" with an exquisite 4-course menu.
The BurgArt in the Renaissance castle of Lüdinghausen traditionally takes place at the end of the year. In this pre-Christmas presentation, 8-10 artists from different areas of the visual arts (painting, sculpture, objects, etc.) and handicrafts (jewellery) offer their latest works for sale. These are exclusively originals, not mass-produced goods. Finding that special, individually artistic gift is the aim of this exhibition. Opening hours: Sat, Sun, public holiday 11-17 hrs; exhibition rooms KAKTuS in Lüdinghausen Castle.
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