© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
Cultural asset Haus Nottbeck
The former knight's estate is located on the edge of the Oelde district of Stromberg in the Warendorf district. Far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it rests comfortably between meadow orchards and fragrant fields. The best way to reach the cultural estate is by bicycle.
If you take the bridge over the moat - the Münsterland moat - you can already see the classicist manor house through the gate. Cross the spacious courtyard, take in the overall impression of the grounds and finally enter: Behind the rose-covered entrance door, the "Literatür" awaits you, taking you into the modern permanent exhibition of the Museum of Westphalian Literature . You shouldn't miss the museum's exciting temporary exhibitions.
But the house is not only a great place to learn new things. You can also relax here. Take a walk around the building or make yourself comfortable at the picnic area under the trees.
Let yourself be inspired
Blossoming in family ownership
The history of this old moated castle dates back to the 14th century: the "gud te Nuttbeke" is first mentioned in a document dated 23 April 1366. Since the 15th century, the estate was owned by the noble family von Oer. With them, Nottbeck experienced a 300-year period of prosperity. Around 1800, the manor house in particular underwent significant changes: The impressive classicist manor house was built, which today houses the Museum of Westphalian Literature.
Official residence for the district administrator
The estate really came into the limelight at the beginning of the 19th century when Haus Nottbeck became the official residence of Clemens Wenzelaus von Oer, district administrator of the then Beckum district. His sons made a national reputation for themselves as artists - Maximilian Josef von Oer as a writer and Theobald von Oer as a visual artist. Some particularly impressive works by the latter can be admired in the nearby Liesborn Abbey Museum.
The last owner bequeathed the old knight's seat to the district of Warendorf in 1987. After the use was unclear for a long time, the Museum of Westphalian Literature was opened in 2001. In the years that followed, the old walls were lovingly restored without interfering too much with the overall effect of the complex.
Insider tip
Picnic at Haus Nottebeck© Kulturgut Haus Nottbeck
The Haus Nottbeck cultural estate is an absolute insider tip for picnickers: you can comfortably eat the food you have brought with you at the adjacent meadow orchard. At the right time of year, snacking is even allowed and you can pick a suitable dessert directly from the tree! There is even a barbecue area. Spontaneous picnickers can fill their own basket individually at Haus Nottbeck and enjoy it in the shade of the fruit trees. More relaxation is not possible!
Listening Journey | Cultural Estate Haus Nottbeck
On this audio tour, you can expect a private guided tour with Dirk Bogdanski, organisational director of the house, through a highlight of the castles and palaces region: get to know the cultural estate Haus Nottbeck from a special side. From the construction of the building to its current use, you will certainly learn something new about the former aristocratic estate.
Münsterland bewegt | Cultural Estate Haus Nottbeck
Map | Cultural Estate Haus Nottbeck
Service & Offer
- Child-friendly
- Guided tours
- Gastronomy in the house
- 100 Castles Route
- Museum in the house
- Park by the house
- Fruit meadow at the house
- Picnic hotspot
Cultural asset Haus Nottbeck
- 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
- Saturday11:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Sunday11:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
An Feiertagen gelten die Öffnungszeiten der Sonntage.
Admission Museum
- Free admission:0,00 €
The guests themselves decide what a visit to the cultural heritage of Haus Nottbeck is worth to them.
Audio guides for adults and children (with mini audio games through the museum): 2,00 € per person.
Events at the Haus Nottbeck cultural estate
Established around 1900, the comic is one of the great media of the present day. Long regarded as "filth and trash", it has now found its way into bookshops and feature pages - and the land between Lippe and Ruhr has played a large part in this. Our exhibition Zok Roarr Wumm. Comics in Westphalia presents artists, publishers and institutions, from the first German post-war comic to the Japanese-inspired mangas of today. The exhibition is rounded off by a varied accompanying programme with the artist Nils Oskamp, the author and comic collector Marc Degens and a manga workshop for young people and adults.
Landrat-Predeick-Allee 1
59302 Oelde
Den Eintritt bestimmen die Gäste selbst. Weitere Informationen beim Museum.
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The NN Theatre from Cologne is performing its play "Peer Gynt - Der Traum vom Ich" on the market square in Beckum. The play will be accompanied musically by a project choir. The open-air theatre begins on 26.07. at 20:00. Admission is free. A limited number of seats are available. The market square is also barrier-free.
Markt 1
59269 Beckum
- Eintritt frei (alle): 0
Small art on a grand scale!
At the festival for the whole family, jugglers, comedians, acrobats and jugglers present the high art of astonishment, ranging from (h)ing nonsense to breathtaking acrobatics. With its colourful mix of juggler recipes, this Sunday in the park provides first-class amusement and excitement.
And for the 18th time already!
Konrad-Adenauer-Allee 20
59302 Oelde
- Mondayclosed
- Tuesdayclosed
- Wednesdayclosed
- Thursdayclosed
- Fridayclosed
- Saturdayclosed
- Sunday11:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
Freier Eintritt für Inhaber der Park-Karte 2024
** Ermäßigte mit Ausweis: schwerbehinderte Menschen mit einem GdB ab 80%, Bundesfreiwilligendienst (BFD)- Leistende, ALG I und II-Empfänger, Grundsicherungsempfänger, SGB XII-Empfänger
- ermäßigt (**): 6
- Kinder (7-17 Jahre): 4
- Familien (mit allen eigenen Kinder bis einschl. 17 Jahre): 16
- Erwachsene (mit allen eigenen Kinder bis einschl. 17 Jahre): 8
The Filou cultural initiative is performing its theatre play "Schnickschnack und Schnuck auf der Jagd nach der Liebe" (Schnickschnack and Schnuck on the hunt for love) on the town hall square in Neubeckum. The (clown) theatre play is worth seeing for everyone aged 4 and over as well as for adults who are young at heart. The play will be performed on 29 July from 17:00. Admission is free. The town hall forecourt in Neubeckum is also barrier-free.
Hauptstraße 52
59269 Beckum
- Eintritt frei (alle): 0
The Filou cultural initiative is performing its theatre play "Schnickschnack und Schnuck auf der Jagd nach der Liebe" on the market square in Beckum. The (clown) theatre play is worth seeing for everyone aged 4 and over as well as for adults who are young at heart. The play will be performed on 30 July from 17:00. Admission is free. The market square in Beckum is also barrier-free.
Markt 1
59269 Beckum
- Eintritt frei (alle): 0
3 tips for the Haus Nottbeck cultural estate
- Our colleague Christoph visited the Literature Museum for you and tells you about his impressions in a blog post. Spoiler: It has inspired him to spend more time on literature in the future.
- Cyclists can find their way to the Haus Nottbeck cultural estate on the 100 Castles Route.
- If you want to visit other places nearby, the Museum Abtei Liesborn should not be missed.
- A detour to the Burgruine Stromberg or to the imposing Castle Rheda is also worthwhile if you are travelling in the region for a longer time.
Places of interest around the cultural heritage
Rent your Münsterland bike
Rent your Münsterland bike at Haus Nottbeck© Münsterland e.V. / Philipp Fölting
At Kulturgut Haus Nottbeck you can now spontaneously rent your bike - contactless and independent of opening hours. With the MOQO app, you can rent, lock and unlock your bike and also make the payment for the rental.
This way, you can comfortably ride our tour tips or discover many other sights around the Haus Nottbeck cultural estate.
A maximum of 4 bicycles are available at the Haus Nottbeck Cultural Estate station.
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!
Castles & Palaces Münsterland App© Münsterland e.V.
Get your digital guide on your smartphone! Get to know the historic estates from a whole new perspective with interactive mini-games, personalised tours by AR guides, hand-picked insider tips and exciting audio tours! Further information on the content and development of the app can be found here.
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Accessibility tested" label© Reisen für Alle
The Haus Nottbeck cultural estate is 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 guest house, the cultural café, the museum or the event room can be found on the website of the "Travel for All" initiative.
Münsterland Tourism Centre© Münsterland e.V./Anja Tiwisina
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