Vischering Castle in Lüdinghausen | Sights in Münsterland
Vischering Castle in Münsterland
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Mighty walls and beautiful moats
Vischering Castle

Vischering Castle

Vischering Castle is one of the best-known excursion destinations in the Münsterland region. The award-winning museum, which is well worth a visit, provides an insight into the way of life in times gone by and sheds light on the importance of castles and fortresses in the Münsterland region. Sophisticated techniques, lively films and creative displays make for an outstanding experience on your tour of the museum. Find history you can touch, open hidden doors and immerse yourself in the aristocratic culture of the Münsterland. There is also plenty to discover outside: a walk along the moat opens up new perspectives on the castle thanks to 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.

The fortified fortress "Burg Vischering"

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 atmospheres.

A fortified defence system with residential and farm buildings was built on a foundation of piles on separate islands in the middle of an extensive moat system. The defiant round castle with drawbridge, embrasures and battlements formed the last bastion of defence of Vischering Castle. Its marvellous 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.

It was rebuilt in the Renaissance style. Although the fortified character of the castle was retained, the decoration of the rooms and the addition of a magnificent hall reflected the need for a higher quality of life. Since this time, Vischering Castle has remained almost unchanged and gives an impression of life in the late Middle Ages and early modern times like no other Westphalian moated castle.

Listening Journey | Vischering Castle

Find out more about this magnificent building from Dominik Olbrisch, cultural officer for the district of Coesfeld: from the history of its construction to its current history of use, you will get to know our "portal" to the castles and palaces in the Münsterland region from a new perspective.

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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.

Vischering Castle

Opening hours
  • Monday
    ganztägig
  • Tuesday
    ganztägig
  • Wednesday
    ganztägig
  • Thursday
    ganztägig
  • Friday
    ganztägig
  • Saturday
    ganztägig
  • Sunday
    ganztägig

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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100 Matches.
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Feb
04
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MIND and MOTION Exhibition
04.02.2024, 17:00 26.05.2024, 17:00
Vischering Castle, Lüdinghausen
Organiser: Kreis Coesfeld
Exhibition
Art

At first glance, the German artist duo Isa Dahl & Daniel Wagenblast work could not be more different at first glance. Isa Dahl's (1965) works captivate with their colourful and undulating pictorial spaces, in which they express the gestural verve she expresses the sensuality of painting itself and at the same time opens up spaces of thought. Daniel Wagenblast's (1963) sculptures are linked to figuration and can be found in public spaces. and can be found in public spaces. They turn the relationship between man and object upside down. Critically and with confrontational humour he scrutinises our dependence on material things in the world and and makes us look for new perspectives and opportunities for change. and possibilities for change.

In a fascinating way, the exhibition places different approaches and approaches and techniques in an artistic dialogue.

From the "Dialogues 2024" series.

The district of Coesfeld cordially invites you to the opening of the exhibition on Sunday, 4 February at 5 pm.

On 17 March and 28 April at 3 p.m. there will be public tours with the art historian guided tours with the art historian and gallery owner Dr Gabriele Hovestadt will take place. Cost: €4 plus admission to the museum. Please register at 02591-7990-0 or kultur@kreis-coesfeld.de is requested.

Time
04.02.2024, 17:00 26.05.2024, 17:00
Location
Prices
Ticket
  • normal: 3.5
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May
14
Tue
Exhibition in the KUNST IM RATHAUS series Maike Mestermann
14.05.2024, 17:00 30.08.2024, 12:00
Lüdinghausen, Lüdinghausen
Organiser: Stadt Lüdinghausen
Exhibition

In the "Art in the Town Hall" series, artists from the region are given the opportunity to exhibit works of art from the fields of painting, graphics, photography or object art in the Town Hall, thus positioning themselves as part of the Lüdinghausen cultural scene and selling their art.

Long, high corridors and therefore large wall surfaces on the ground floor and first floor of the old town hall building provide an attractive exhibition space for presenting exhibits. To mark the opening of the exhibition, the town of Lüdinghausen organises a vernissage in the foyer of the town hall together with the artist.

The duration of the exhibition is approximately three months. The exhibitions can be viewed at the following times: Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 12.00pm, Monday to Wednesday from 2.00pm to 4.00pm and Thursday from 1.00pm to 6.00pm.

Preview: 14 May to 31 August 2024 - Painting exhibition by Maike Mestermann

Time
14.05.2024, 17:00 30.08.2024, 12:00
Location
Opening hours
Opening hours
  • Monday
    07:30 Uhr bis 12:00 Uhr
    14:00 Uhr bis 16:00 Uhr
  • Tuesday
    07:30 Uhr bis 12:00 Uhr
    14:00 Uhr bis 16:00 Uhr
  • Wednesday
    07:30 Uhr bis 12:00 Uhr
    14:00 Uhr bis 16:00 Uhr
  • Thursday
    07:30 Uhr bis 12:00 Uhr
    13:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
  • Friday
    07:30 Uhr bis 12:00 Uhr
  • Saturday
    07:30 Uhr bis 12:00 Uhr
  • Sunday
    07:30 Uhr bis 12:00 Uhr
Prices
Kunst im Rathaus
  • Erwachsene: 0
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May
21
Tue
Weekly market
21.05.2024, 08:00 21.05.2024, 12:30
Lüdinghausen, Lüdinghausen
Organiser: Lüdinghausen Marketing e.V.
Market

Tuesdays and Fridays is the weekly market in Lüdinghausen, always from 8 am to 1 pm on the market square. Fresh fruit and vegetables, fish, meat, bread, flowers... There is a wide range on offer.

Time
21.05.2024, 08:00 21.05.2024, 12:30
Location
Prices
Eintritt frei
  • Eintritt frei: 0
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May
24
Fri
Weekly market
24.05.2024, 08:00 24.05.2024, 12:30
Lüdinghausen, Lüdinghausen
Organiser: Lüdinghausen Marketing e.V.
Market

Tuesdays and Fridays is the weekly market in Lüdinghausen, always from 8 am to 1 pm on the market square. Fresh fruit and vegetables, fish, meat, bread, flowers... There is a wide range on offer.

Time
24.05.2024, 08:00 24.05.2024, 12:30
Location
Prices
Eintritt frei
  • Eintritt frei: 0
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4 Tips for Vischering Castle

  • There is a free car park right next to Vischering Castle. From here you can not only visit the castles, but also take a walk into the old town centre of Lüdinghausen.
  • The aroma of fresh bread wafts through the castle courtyard. You shouldn't miss the bakehouse.
  • Tradition doesn't 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 past the castle, including the 100 Castles Route and the SteverLandRoute.

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
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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!

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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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