Castle Day Münsterland at Nordkirchen Castle
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North Kichen Castle
© Münsterland e.V. / Christoph Steinweg
Palaces and Castles Day Münsterland
16 June 2024
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Nordkirchen Castle for the Castles and Palaces Day

One of the most impressive palace complexes in Westphalia, including a stately park, also known as the "Westphalian Versailles", attracts over half a million visitors every year. A special attraction is the reconstructed Venus Island. The baroque garden also impresses with its garden art, many secluded spots and numerous avenues. Nordkirchen Castle is also home to the Finance College of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Let yourself be inspired

The castle community invites you to a poetic performance
© Deborah Lorenzi/Carillon
A feast for the eyes: Nordkirchen Castle
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
Experience Versailles in Westphalia on a guided tour of the palace
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
Castle Nordkirche with the Venus Island
© Münsterland e.V./Christoph Steinweg

Carillion - poetic performance

13.00 and 15.00

An impressive poetic performance can be marvelled at on 16 June in the park at Nordkirchen Castle: Mauro Grassi and Francesca Pellegrini perform as a carillon as a special highlight of the Palaces and Castles Day, moving as if from another world. An 18th-century mime dominates a white grand piano, accompanied by music on motorised wheels. At the same time, an aesthetic music box ballerina dances and sways gently to the melody. This unique travelling performance aims to leave a romantic memory in everyone's heart. The artists have won numerous prizes, including first place at the Venice Carnival, and have performed in 30 countries.

  • Start: 13.00 and 15.00
  • Duration: 45 minutes
  • Price: free of charge
  • No registration required
  • Meeting point: Castle park
  • Note: This offer is barrier-free

Guided tour of the castle

11.00 - 17.45

Experience the Westphalian Versailles on a guided tour of the palace. Walk along the paths of the 18th century and get to know the baroque art in the interiors of Nordkirchen Castle.

  • Start: 11.00 am, 12.00 pm, 1.00 pm, 2.00 pm, 3.00 pm, 4.00 pm and 5.00 pm
  • Duration: 45 minutes
  • Price: Adults €5 | Children (under 12 years) €2.50
  • No registration required
  • Meeting point: in front of the castle chapel in the courtyard
  • Note: This offer is not barrier-free

Service at Nordkirchen Castle

  • Guided tours
  • Gastronomy in the house
  • 100 Castles Route
  • Park by the house
  • Public WC
  • Rest area / picnic area
  • E-bike charging station

More info

  • Free parking is available in front of the castle grounds.
  • The park can also be visited outside of the programme, the castle interior only as part of a guided tour.
  • In addition to the castle restaurant, there are other restaurants in the nearby town centre of Nordkirchen.
  • The castle is located on the 100 Castles Route and is easily accessible by bike.

Address

  • Nordkirchen Castle
  • Castle 1
  • 59349 Nordkirchen

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