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Vischering Castle on Castles and Burgs Day
It was thanks to a feud that the prince-bishop of Münster decided to build Vischering Castle in Lüdinghausen in the summer of 1271. The Droste zu Vischering received the castle as a fief from the Bishop of Münster. A defensive fortress was built with residential and farm buildings on separate islands in the middle of an extensive system of moats. The castle burnt down in 1521 and was rebuilt on the old foundations in the Renaissance style. It has remained almost unchanged since then and gives an impression of life in the late Middle Ages and early modern period.
Vischering Castle is a monument of the Coesfeld district and one of the most important ring-mantled castles in Germany. Since its extensive renovation, which won the German Design Award, visitors can enjoy the castle under the motto "Museum. Art. Culture", visitors can expect a wide range of activities for young and old: a multimedia museum, changing cultural-historical exhibitions and top-class art exhibitions, concerts, family events such as the annual knights' camp or the historical children's game and much more.
Let yourself be inspired
3 events in one go
The Münsterland Festival and the BurgJazz series have been a fixture in the region's cultural landscape for many years. Now they are inviting you to an eventful concert weekend at Burg Vischering on 15 and 16 June 2024 under the title "Münsterland Festival meets BurgJazz". Coinciding with the Castles and Palaces Day and the Münsterland Picnic Days! Guests can enjoy their own picnic during the picnic concert. If you don't have any food with you, you can buy picnic baskets at the Café Reitstall.
Children's concert: The horror musical by Corinna Bilke
On the morning of 16 June, singer-songwriter and singer Corinna Bilke from Münster will whisk young and old away to a haunted castle with her programme "Das Grusical", featuring eerily beautiful songs and witty dialogue. There Mira, a girl from a small village, meets the always bad-tempered landlady Miss Mary, with whom something is wrong ... But what? The authentic songs and Bilke's unmistakable style invite all guests to sing along, dance, dream and, of course, be creeped out.
- Start: 11 am
- Concert price: free of charge
- Seat price: free of charge
- Seat booking: on the Münsterland Festival website
- Meeting point: plane tree meadow at Vischering Castle, in case of bad weather the concert will take place in the covered inner courtyard of the outer castle
historical children's games
While crowds of children livened up the streets in earlier centuries, this sight is no longer a matter of course today. Children acquire skills that are important for life through play. Even today, there are still games that have survived for centuries.
On this day, parents and grandparents and their children have the opportunity to try out old, almost forgotten games to their heart's content. Stilt walking and whip roundabouts are very popular. But who knows the medieval dice games from the leather bag? These and other games based on historical models make for an exciting afternoon.
- Start: 2 pm
- End: 5 pm
- Price: free of charge
- Meeting point: plane tree meadow at Vischering Castle
Picnic concert: Marcos Coll - Nómade
Spanish artist Marcos Coll presents selected pieces from his new album "Nómade". Together with his band, Coll takes the audience into the impressive world of passionate Galician, Manchego and Latin American music.
You can bring your own picnic and a picnic blanket and enjoy the musical sounds in a picturesque setting. Some deckchairs and other comfortable seating are available. Snacks can be purchased on site. You can also book a fixed seat at a table.
- Start: 3 pm
- Price concert: free of charge
- Seat price: €5 per person
- Booking a seat at a table: on the Münsterland Festival website
- Meeting point: plane tree meadow at Vischering Castle, in case of bad weather the concert will take place in the covered courtyard of the outer castle
Farangi - Renaud Garcia-Fons and Claire Antonin
Two musicians, a duo and a common endeavour: to breathe new expression into the musical encounter between Orient and Occident and Baroque music. These are Claire Antonini and Renaud Garcia-Fons, exceptional instrumentalists who have made a name for themselves in the jazz scene as well as in early music and world music. At their performance at Burg Vischering, they will be playing pieces from their latest album "Farangi" - an elegant fusion of baroque, Kurdish and Persian elements as well as original compositions by Garcia-Fons.
- Start: 6 pm (admission from 5.30 pm)
- Price: €24 | reduced €22 (day tickets and weekend tickets also available!)
- Booking tickets: on the Münsterland Festival website
- Meeting point: Event hall
Emile Parisien Quartet
Emile Parisien is one of the most important contemporary jazz musicians. With his quartet, he fuses classical jazz with electronic elements. Listen to their new album "Let Them Cook" at the concert.
- Start: 8 pm (admission from 7.30 pm)
- Price: €24 | reduced €22 (day tickets and weekend tickets also available!)
- Booking tickets: on the Münsterland Festival website
- Meeting point: Event hall
Service at Vischering Castle
- child friendly
- Gastronomy in the house
- 100 Castles Route
- Museum in the house
- Park at the house
- Rest area / picnic area
- Wifi hotspot
- Public WC
- E-bike charging station
More info
- There is a free car park right next to the castle.
- The castle museum is open from 10 am to 6 pm.
- There is barrier-free access inside and out.
- A museum shop and a children's playground round off the offerings at the castle.
- Vischering Castle is located directly on the 100 Castles Route, SteverLand Route and Dortmund Ems Canal Route. Why not come by on your bike!
- A visit can be perfectly combined with a walk to Lüdinghausen Castle.
Address
- Vischering Castle
- Berenbrock 1
- 59348 Lüdinghausen
