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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.
Let yourself be inspired
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.
Münsterland Castles in the Air | Vischering Castle
Map | Vischering Castle
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
- Mondayclosed
- Tuesday10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Wednesday10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Thursday10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Friday10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Saturday10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Sunday10:00 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
As part of the "ART Vischering" art and sales exhibition, Burg Vischering is once again presenting prints and paintings by renowned artists, but also by young up-and-coming artists. The exhibition features big names such as Joseph Beuys, Markus Lüpertz, H. A. Schult, Per Kirkeby, Jörg Immendorf, A.R. Penck and Armin Mueller-Stahl alongside those of artists from the local region, e.g. Ingrid Teiner, Gabi Dahl and Gan-Erdene Tsend. The breadth of the art spectrum, the interplay of the works with the ambience of the historic moated castle and the moderate sales prices make the art exhibition particularly attractive.
On Sunday, 6 November, the District of Coesfeld invites you to the ceremonial opening of the exhibition at 5 pm.
Berenbrock 1
59348 Lüdinghausen
- Mondayclosed
- Tuesday10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Wednesday10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Thursday10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Friday10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Saturday10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Sunday10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- ermäßigt: 2
- Eintritt frei (am 06. November zur feierlichen Vernissage um 17 Uhr.): 0
- Erwachsene: 3.5
Who would have thought it? Poultry was already an extremely popular dish in the Middle Ages. Prepared a little differently than today, of course. During this cooking course, various medieval dishes will be rediscovered. Even though the cooking takes place in the cosy ambience of the castle kitchen, there is fortunately no need to do without state-of-the-art equipment. And the steaming mulled wine warms heart and soul. This course takes place in cooperation with the Family Education Centre.
Participants: max. 12
Berenbrock 1
59348 Lüdinghausen
- Mondayclosed
- Tuesdayclosed
- Wednesdayclosed
- Thursday18:30 Uhr bis 21:30 Uhr
- Fridayclosed
- Saturdayclosed
- Sundayclosed
25 € zzgl. Lebensmittelumlage
Maximal 12 Teilnehmende
Anmeldung über 02591 / 79 90-0 bzw. kultur@kreis-coesfeld.de
- Erwachsene: 25
Markt 5
59348 Lüdinghausen
- Mondayclosed
- Tuesdayclosed
- Wednesdayclosed
- Thursdayclosed
- Friday14:00 Uhr bis 19:00 Uhr
- Saturday11:00 Uhr bis 20:00 Uhr
- Sunday11:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Eintritt frei: 0
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.
Markt 5
59348 Lüdinghausen
- Mondayclosed
- Tuesdayclosed
- Wednesdayclosed
- Thursdayclosed
- Fridayclosed
- Saturday14:30 Uhr bis 16:00 Uhr
- Sundayclosed
- ermäßigt (Kinder): 4.5
- Erwachsene: 6
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
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© Reisen für Alle
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.
Münsterland Tourism Centre© Münsterland e.V./Fabian Riediger
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