Tecklenburg Open Air Games

The Tecklenburg open-air stage has occupied a top position among Germany's open-air stages for years. Outstanding performers, a wonderful location and always new and surprising musicals ensure that the seats are always well filled.

Unique productions surprise the audience of the open-air stage

In addition to musicals for adult guests, the Freilichtbühne Tecklenburg also shines with special productions for children. The stories are told with great attention to detail and enchant the audience. Many of the productions can only be seen in Germany in Tecklenburg.

Germany's largest open-air theatre

The Tecklenburg open-air theatre is Germany's largest open-air theatre. The more than 750-year-old castle ruins can seat more than 2,300 visitors. The venue is picturesquely situated a little above the old town of Tecklenburg. It is worth arriving a little earlier to spend some time in the beautiful alleys and squares of Tecklenburg.

You can find the complete programme on the website of the open-air theatre.

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The castle ruins make for a great backdrop
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
The Tecklenburg is a ruined castle and the venue for the open-air plays
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
Tension is pre-programmed here
© Freilichtspiele Tecklenburg/Stephan Drewianka Photography
A large part of the seats are roofed
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
Box office area of the open-air theatre
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
Here you realise that you are in the open air
© Münsterland e.V./Simon Says Media

Open-air plays with a mystical backdrop

The venue for the open-air plays is Tecklenburg Castle, of which only a ruin remains today. The castle was probably built around 1100 by the Dutch Count of Zütphen to control the important trade route Lübeck-Bremen-Münster-Cologne and to be able to demand customs duties. However, the first documentary mention of the site did not occur until 1184. After many changes of ownership, the castle gradually lost its importance. Attempts were made to turn the Tecklenburg into a fortress. Eventually, however, it was turned into a quarry and fell into ruin. From the second half of the 19th century onwards, the town first turned its attention to the principles of monument preservation and tried to conserve the existing remains. From 1927 onwards, plays were staged in the first courtyard of Tecklenburg Castle. Since 1949, the Tecklenburg has been the venue for the Tecklenburg open-air plays.

Map | Freilichspiele Tecklenburg

  • child friendly
  • Outdoor
  • for groups
  • Summer

Service office opening hours

Öffnungszeiten vom 01.01. to 31.12.
  • Monday
    10:00 Uhr bis 12:00 Uhr
  • Tuesday
    10:00 Uhr bis 12:00 Uhr
  • Wednesday
    10:00 Uhr bis 12:00 Uhr
  • Thursday
    10:00 Uhr bis 12:00 Uhr
  • Friday
    10:00 Uhr bis 12:00 Uhr
  • Saturday
    closed
  • Sunday
    closed

Das Büro ist vom 17.09.2022 - 16.10.2022 geschlossen.

Calendar of Events Open Air Plays Tecklenburg

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Travel inspiration

4 Tips for the Open Air Games

  • Why not combine hiking and theatre? If you are on the Hermannsweg, you will pass by the Tecklenburg open-air theatre.
  • The open-air theatre is also on the famous Peace Route. For cyclists, the open-air plays are just as much a change of pace.
  • On the outskirts of the town you will find the breathtaking Haus Marck Castle. Idyllically situated in the forest and surrounded by its moat, the house is considered an insider tip.
  • Discover the historic, winding and cobbled old town of Tecklenburg with its romantic half-timbered houses.

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The Visit of the Old Lady
© Freilichtspiele Tecklenburg / Stephan Drewianka
We were on site and tested the open-air stage for you

Our colleague Franziska Niemeyer was at a performance of the open-air stage in Tecklenburg. Finally - after a two-year break from Corona! Together with her mother, she went to see the play "The Visit of the Old Lady". She tells us what she thought of it and what tips she has for you in the Münsterlandblog!

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