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Bentlage Monastery
Nature and culture in harmony - that is the extraordinary charm of Bentlage Monastery. Here you can expect high-quality exhibitions in the museum, a relaxed atmosphere in the monastery garden and wonderful cycle paths along the banks of the Ems. For a break, the Klostercafé Bentlage is a great place to enjoy tea and coffee specialities, homemade pastries and other snacks and drinks. There are many good reasons to visit the monastery in Rheine.
On the trail of history
In 1437, members of the Order of the Knights of the Cross founded the late Gothic Bentlage Monastery. It was extended again and again. In 1803 it was secularised and became the residence of the Rheine-Wolbeck principality. Only three years later it was handed over to the noble family Looz-Corswarem. They converted the former monastery into a castle. This is why it is sometimes referred to as the "Bentlage Monastery/Castle".
Top-class cultural offerings
Since 1978 the property has been owned by the city of Rheine, which developed it into a cultural meeting place and monastery museum from 1989 to 2000. The highlight of the exhibition there are two reliquaries, which are unique in their state of preservation in the German-speaking world. Sophisticated temporary exhibitions regularly attract numerous visitors.
Let yourself be inspired
The Bentlager triad
Together with the Rheine Nature Zoo and the Gottesgabe Salt Works, Bentlage Monastery is one of the most popular excursion destinations in Münsterland. Other excursion destinations into the past include the half-timbered farm Hof Pöpping in Rheine-Elte with its historic collection of ancient walls worthy of preservation or the Pharmacy Museum on the historic market square.
Leave your car at the car park in front of the Salinengarten and walk through the magnificent grounds. Allow some time for a walk along the signposted paths. Cyclists have direct access to the grounds via the Ems Cycle Path and the 100 Castles Route .
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Service at Bentlage Monastery
- Guided tours
- Gastronomy in the house
- Museum in the house
- Bicycle rental
- 100 Castles Route
- Park by the house
- Overnight stay possible
- Indoor
Bentlage Monastery
- Mondayclosed
- Tuesday14:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Wednesday14:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Thursday14:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Friday14:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Saturday14:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Sunday10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Öffnungszeiten gültig für das Museum und Wechselausstellungen
- An Feiertagen gelten die Sonntags-Öffnungszeiten
- Gruppen nach Absprache auch außerhalb der Öffnungszeiten möglich
Entrance Museum
- Free admission:0,00 €
- Children under 6 years have free entry
- Students pay the reduced child price
Events at Bentlage Monastery
Unfortunately, the public bike tour to the Schotthock on 17.07.2024 has to be cancelled due to health reasons.
Salinenstraße 105
48432 Rheine
- Erwachsene: 7
In the early evening, go on a guided tour of the zoo, where you can learn new things and see the animals "with different eyes": Informative relaxation after work and a holiday experience in the NaturZoo.
- Wednesday, 17.07.2024, 18.00 - 19.30 hrs
- Wednesday, 31.07.2024, 18.00 - 19.30 hrs
- Wednesday, 14.08.2024, 18.00 - 19.30 hrs
Salinenstraße 150
48432 Rheine
Begrenzte Teilnehmerzahl: Telefonische Anmeldung erforderlich!
zzgl. Eintritt
- normal: 6
In the past, extracting salt, which was still considered "white gold" at the time, from brine was a difficult, dangerous and time-consuming task. The invention of the graduation tower with blackthorn in the 18th century is attributed to the inventive salt specialist Joachim Friedrich Freiherr von Beust. Earlier attempts with straw had not led to the desired success because the brine ran down the straw too quickly and the water barely had time to evaporate. Grading - today we would call it concentrating - the brine was necessary in order to increase the salt content of the brine before the actual salt boiling process and thus save firewood and costs.
Detailed information:
Date: 21.07.2024
Time: 15.00 hrs
Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
Price: € 7.00 per person
No registration required
Salinenstraße 105
48432 Rheine
- Erwachsene: 7
Exciting information, special insights and close encounters with the animals on zoo tours for the whole family - and everyone.
Salinenstraße 150
48432 Rheine
Sie zahlen den Eintritt in den NaturZoo plus 6,00 €. *
Begrenzte Teilnehmerzahl: Telefonische Anmeldung erforderlich!
- normal: 6
The Gottesgabe Saltworks Development Association enables visitors to experience salt boiling up close by using the show boiling pan, which was set up in 2018. After a short tour of the graduation tower and the historic boiling pans, you will be shown in the salt pavilion that it takes some skill to extract coarse salt and beautiful crystals. The process of salt boiling has many facets and only with the help of traditional additions and inherited expertise is it possible to lift the "white gold" out of the pan.
Detailed information:
Date: 28.07.2024
Time: 3.00 pm
Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
Price: €7.00 per person
No registration required
Salinenstraße 105
48432 Rheine
- Erwachsene: 7
4 Tips for Bentlage Monastery
- Combine your visit to the Bentlage monastery with a walk through the saline park. The scent of the blossoms and the chatter of the storks in summer will delight you.
- Cycle along the Ems cycle path to the centre of Rheine - there is always something going on here. And you can rent bicycles here too.
- From monastery to monastery: cycle along the 100 castles route to Gravenhorst Monastery in Hörstel with its interesting exhibitions.
- Check the events calendar for the next events at Bentlage Monastery. Art and culture are very important here.
Places of interest around Bentlage Abbey
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The Bentlage Monastery is certified with the "Information on Accessibility" mark of the Germany-wide "Travelling for All" labelling system. This means that detailed and verified information on accessibility for all groups of people is available. Further information is available on the website of the "Travel for All" initiative.
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The guest rooms at Kloster Bentlage 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 for certain groups of people are partially or fully met. Further information is available on the website of the "Travel for All" initiative.
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