Vischering Castle in Lüdinghausen | Sights in Münsterland
Vischering Castle in Münsterland
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
Mighty walls and beautiful moats
Vischering Castle

Vischering Castle

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.

The fortified "Burg Vischering" fortress

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.

Fire and reconstruction

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.

Vischering Castle as a first-class excursion destination

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.

Vischering Castle in Lüdinghausen Vischering Castle in Lüdinghausen
© Kreis Coesleld / Carsten Böggering
18 June 2023
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Service & Offers

  • child friendly
  • Guided tours
  • Gastronomy in the house
  • 100 Castles Route
  • Museum in the house
  • Park at the house
  • Dogs allowed

Vischering Castle

Öffnungszeiten vom 01.01. to 31.12.
  • Monday
    closed
  • Tuesday
    10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Wednesday
    10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Thursday
    10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Friday
    10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Saturday
    10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Sunday
    10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr

Montags ist der Museumsshop im Torhaus geöffnet.

Entrance to outer bailey

  • Adults:
    3,50 €
  • Groups:
    2,50 €
  • reduced:
    2,00 €
  • Groups:
    1,00 €
  • Children:
    0,00 €
  • Youth:
    1,50 €
  • families:
    5,00 €
  • families:
    8,50 €

* Recipients of current benefits under the Social Security Codes II and XII, students (with the exception of "Study in Old Age"), trainees, volunteers, holders of a NRW honorary office card, people with a degree of disability of 80% or more (if necessary, accompanying person free on presentation of proof)

Prices combined ticket pre- and main castle

  • Adults:
    7,50 €
  • reduced:
    5,00 €
  • Youth:
    3,50 €
  • Children:
    0,00 €
  • families:
    13,00 €
  • families:
    20,00 €
  • Groups:
    6,00 €
  • Groups:
    2,50 €

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.

Events at Vischering Castle

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Feb
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Nature Stories - Botany and Art in Dialogue Special exhibition at Vischering Castle
05.02.2023, 17:00 04.06.2023, 18:00
Vischering Castle, Lüdinghausen
Organiser: Kreis Coesfeld
Exhibition
guided tour

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.

Time
05.02.2023, 17:00 04.06.2023, 18:00
Location
Opening hours
Opening hours
  • Monday
    closed
  • Tuesday
    10:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
  • Wednesday
    10:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
  • Thursday
    10:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
  • Friday
    10:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
  • Saturday
    10:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
  • Sunday
    10:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
Prices
Eintritt
  • ermäßigt: 2
  • Erwachsene: 3.5
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Jun
03
Sat
Farmers' market
03.06.2023, 09:00 03.06.2023, 15:00
Lüdinghausen, Lüdinghausen
Organiser: Lüdinghausen Marketing e.V.
Market

From April to October, the farmers' market takes place on the first Saturday of every month from 9 am to 3 pm on Lüdinghausen's market square. From the region, for the region. That is the simple and convincing principle of this market.

Time
03.06.2023, 09:00 03.06.2023, 15:00
Location
Prices
Eintritt
  • Eintritt frei: 0
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Jun
03
Sat
Music School Day
03.06.2023, 11:00 03.06.2023, 17:00
Lüdinghausen, Lüdinghausen
concert

The Lüdinghausen Music School District invites you to the Music School Day at the Joseph Haydn Grammar School in Senden on Saturday, 3 June from 11 am.

It starts at 11 am with the opening concert of the youth symphony orchestra. At 12 noon there will be a join-in concert, and at 1 pm the Saxophone Quartet will play. It continues at 2.30pm with the Primary and Middle School Orchestra Strings, followed by the Mosaic Concert (piano, guitar, harp, baroque ensemble) at 2.40pm. At 3.40 pm there is a pop/jazz/rock concert. And at 4.20 pm the concert "Querwind" will close the programme.

Further programme: All instruments to touch and try, presentation of the orchestras and ensembles as well as food and drinks (Friends).


Time
03.06.2023, 11:00 03.06.2023, 17:00
Location
Opening hours
Öffnungszeiten vom 03.06.2023 to 03.06.2023
  • Monday
    closed
  • Tuesday
    closed
  • Wednesday
    closed
  • Thursday
    closed
  • Friday
    closed
  • Saturday
    11:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
  • Sunday
    closed
Prices
Preise
  • Eintritt frei: 0
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Jun
03
Sat
Day of Gardens and Parks
03.06.2023, 14:00 04.06.2023, 18:00
Lüdinghausen, Lüdinghausen
Organiser: Lüdinghausen Marketing e.V.
Exhibition

On the first weekend in June, many garden owners in the Westphalia-Lippe open their green paradises to interested visitors. Also twelve private gardens and garden areas in Lüdinghausen and Seppenrade will be and gardens are taking part in the campaign. On Sunday, 4 June, the participating gardens will be open to the public between between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Some gardens will welcome visitors visitors on Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. Detailed information on all participating gardens can also be found at www.gaerten-in-westfalen.de.

Time
03.06.2023, 14:00 04.06.2023, 18:00
Location
Opening hours
Öffnungszeiten vom 03.06.2023 to 04.06.2023
  • Monday
    closed
  • Tuesday
    closed
  • Wednesday
    closed
  • Thursday
    closed
  • Friday
    closed
  • Saturday
    14:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Sunday
    11:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
Prices
Tag der Gärten und Parks
  • Eintritt frei: 0
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Tips on Vischering Castle

  • There is a free car park directly at Vischering Castle. From here you can not only visit the castles, but a footpath also leads into the old town of Lüdinghausen.
  • Tradition does not have to be boring. The Naundrups Hof restaurant and café in the district of Seppenrade has been proving this for many decades with selected regional specialities.
  • Wonderful cycle paths lead you from Lüdinghausen to the lakes around Haltern am See. This is the perfect combination of history and nature.

Places of interest around Vischering Castle

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The MünsterlandBlog

A knight's armour makes children's eyes light up A knight's armour makes children's eyes light up
© unaufschiebbar
The bloggers from unaufschiebbar visited the castle as a family

Burg Vischering is also a popular destination for families with children! No wonder! After all, there is so much on offer here for the little ones: Painting table in the castle cellar, playground in front of the house, knights' armour and much more. Jenny and Christian from the blog "unaufschiebbar" were here in summer with their little son and tell you on the MünsterlandBlog what they experienced. Insider tips included!

I am a yellow castle

As a highlight of the Münsterland castles and palaces region, I am open to all visitors and a real all-round experience. You are very welcome!

Accessibility tested" label Accessibility tested" label
© Reisen für Alle
Accessibility at Vischering Castle

Burg Vischering and the associated buildings are certified with the "Accessibility Tested" mark of the Germany-wide "Travelling for All" labelling system. This means that detailed and verified information on accessibility is available for all groups of people. In addition, the quality criteria are partially or fully met for certain groups of people. Further information on accessibility in the museum shop and information station, in the event room or in the museum, in the outer castle and in the special exhibition rooms can be found on the website of the "Travel for All" initiative.

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