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Bentlage Monastery for the Castles and Burgs Day
On the banks of the Ems, nestled in a centuries-old Münsterland cultural landscape, lies the former monastery of the Teutonic Knights and later Bentlage Castle in Rheine. Today it is used as a cultural meeting place. In the monastery's museum, medieval art treasures from the monastery period meet high-calibre modern loans from the collection of the LWL Museum of Art and Culture. Other focal points are exhibitions of regional and national contemporary art, a workshop for printmaking and a wide-ranging programme of events for those interested in culture and families.
Short guided tours and museum scavenger hunt
Guided tours and exciting activities await visitors to Bentlage Abbey. As soon as you approach the estate, which is located in an extensive wooded area, the wrought-iron gate offers the sight of a classicist castle façade with a representative portal. The original Gothic architecture and the monastic character of the complex are only revealed as you walk round the building.
There is also a special attraction for the youngest museum visitors: at the museum ticket office they receive a task sheet for a museum scavenger hunt! Those who successfully answer the questions not only in Bentlage Abbey, but also in the Falkenhof Museum and the Josef Winckler Museum, can look forward to a little surprise. Have fun!
- Start: 2 p.m.
- End: 5 pm
- Price: free of charge
- Registration not required
- Meeting point: Museum entrance
The salt boiling house in Rheine - a monument opens its doors
The Gottesgabe salt works are not far from Bentlage Monastery. For centuries, it supplied the people of Münsterland with the vital white gold. Visitors can experience at first hand how salt was extracted from brine.
The large boiling pans, the furnace and the salt stores can be viewed in the salt boiling house, a technical monument. The special atmosphere of the place is palpable. Today, the team at the salt workshop of the municipal museums invites you to look and experiment - everyone can boil their own portion of Bentlager salt in a small pan.
A task sheet for the museum scavenger hunt also awaits the youngest museum guests at the museum entrance!
- Start: 2 p.m.
- End: 5 pm
- Price: free of charge
- No registration required
- Meeting point: Salt boiling house
Cultural cycle tour: Gravenhorst Monastery - Bentlage Monastery
Discover history on two wheels! To mark the Palaces and Castles Day, the DA, Gravenhorst Monastery Art Centre and Bentlage Monastery invite you to join them on a cycle tour. A guided tour of the respective historical ensemble awaits you on site.
The tour starts at 10 am at the DA, Kunsthaus. During a half-hour guided tour, you will gain a fascinating insight into the past and present of the former Cistercian monastery.
Afterwards, you can swap a cultural experience for the enjoyment of nature: Under the guidance of a local guide from the ADFC local group in Rheine, you will take the "Leeze" to Bentlage.
An exquisite selection of works of art awaits the group in the Bentlage Monastery Museum, which brings the exciting history of the place to life, from the monastery to the castle and the museum.
After the tour, the Bentlage Monastery Café invites you to take a cosy break before the tour leads back to Hörstel through the picturesque Münsterland at around 3 pm.
Tip: Book a picnic basket at www.klostercafe-bentlage.de
The cycle tour covers a distance of around 40 kilometres and promises an unforgettable experience for everyone. The cycle tour is limited to 30 participants. Sign up quickly!
- Start: 10 am
- End: 5 pm
- Price: 10 € per person
- Registration required by 14.06.24 at www.localticketing.de
- Meeting point: DA, Kunsthaus Kloster Gravenhorst
Service at Bentlage Monastery
- Gastronomy in the house
- Museum in the house
- 100 Castles Route
- Park by the house
- WLAN hotspot
- Public WC
- E-bike charging station
- Rest area/picnic area
More info
- The café in the orchard offers delicious tea and coffee specialities, with pastries, snacks and more.
- You can combine your stay with a cycle tour to the Falkenhof Museum.
- Bentlage Monastery is surrounded by the beautiful Salinenpark. Large car parks are available at the Salinenpark. Cycle paths and footpaths lead to the monastery.
- The monastery is located on the popular 100 Castles Route and the Ems Cycle Path.
- The interior is also open to visitors outside of the programme between 10 am and 6 pm.
Address
- Bentlage Monastery
- Bentlager Way 130
- 48432 Rheine
