© Münsterland e.V./Maximilian Lehrke
Vischering Castle
Vischering Castle is one of the best-known excursion destinations in the Münsterland region. The award-winning museum, which is well worth a visit, provides an insight into the way of life in times gone by and sheds light on the importance of castles and fortresses in the Münsterland region. Sophisticated techniques, lively films and creative displays make for an outstanding experience on your tour of the museum. Find history you can touch, open hidden doors and immerse yourself in the aristocratic culture of the Münsterland. There is also plenty to discover outside: a walk along the moat opens up new perspectives on the castle thanks to special features.
Cyclists can find their way to the castle on the 100 Castles Route. Together with Nordkirchen Castle and Westerwinkel Castle near Ascheberg, Vischering Castle forms an impressive triangle of castles.
Let yourself be inspired
The fortified fortress "Burg Vischering"
It was thanks to a feud that the Prince-Bishop of Münster decided to have a castle built near Lüdinghausen in the summer of 1271. A stroke of luck for today's visitors. Hardly any other castle offers such beautiful and varied motifs and atmospheres.
A fortified defence system with residential and farm buildings was built on a foundation of piles on separate islands in the middle of an extensive moat system. The defiant round castle with drawbridge, embrasures and battlements formed the last bastion of defence of Vischering Castle. Its marvellous location makes Vischering Castle one of the most beautiful photo motifs in the Münsterland region.
Fire and reconstruction
The Droste zu Vischering received the castle as a fief from the Bishop of Münster. The castle became the ancestral seat of the Droste zu Vischering family. The castle served purely as a defensive structure until 1521. In the same year, it burnt down and was rebuilt on the old foundations.
It was rebuilt in the Renaissance style. Although the fortified character of the castle was retained, the decoration of the rooms and the addition of a magnificent hall reflected the need for a higher quality of life. Since this time, Vischering Castle has remained almost unchanged and gives an impression of life in the late Middle Ages and early modern times like no other Westphalian moated castle.
Listening Journey | Vischering Castle
Find out more about this magnificent building from Dominik Olbrisch, cultural officer for the district of Coesfeld: from the history of its construction to its current history of use, you will get to know our "portal" to the castles and palaces in the Münsterland region from a new perspective.
Münsterland moves | Vischering Castle
Map | Vischering Castle
Service & Offers
- child friendly
- Guided tours
- Gastronomy in the house
- 100 Castles Route
- Museum in the house
- Park at the house
- Dogs allowed
Vischering Castle
- Mondayclosed
- Tuesday10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Wednesday10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Thursday10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Friday10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Saturday10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
- Sunday10:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr
Montags ist der Museumsshop im Torhaus geöffnet.
Vischering Castle
- Mondayganztägig
- Tuesdayganztägig
- Wednesdayganztägig
- Thursdayganztägig
- Fridayganztägig
- Saturdayganztägig
- Sundayganztägig
Entrance to outer bailey
- Adults:3,50 €
- Groups:2,50 €
- reduced:2,00 €
- Groups:1,00 €
- Children:0,00 €
- Youth:1,50 €
- families:5,00 €
- families:8,50 €
* Recipients of current benefits under the Social Security Codes II and XII, students (with the exception of "Study in Old Age"), trainees, volunteers, holders of a NRW honorary office card, people with a degree of disability of 80% or more (if necessary, accompanying person free on presentation of proof)
Prices combined ticket pre- and main castle
- Adults:7,50 €
- reduced:5,00 €
- Youth:3,50 €
- Children:0,00 €
- families:13,00 €
- families:20,00 €
- Groups:6,00 €
- Groups:2,50 €
Recipients of current benefits according to the Social Security Codes II and XII, students (with the exception of "study in old age"), trainees, people doing voluntary service, holders of a NRW honorary service card, people with a degree of disability of 80% or more (if necessary, accompanying person free with proof) are entitled to a discount.
Events at Vischering Castle
In the "Art in the Town Hall" series, artists from the region are given the opportunity to exhibit works of art from the fields of painting, graphics, photography or object art in the Town Hall, thus positioning themselves as part of the Lüdinghausen cultural scene and selling their art.
Long, high corridors and therefore large wall surfaces on the ground floor and first floor of the old town hall building provide an attractive exhibition space for presenting exhibits. To mark the opening of the exhibition, the town of Lüdinghausen organises a vernissage in the foyer of the town hall together with the artist.
The duration of the exhibition is approximately three months. The exhibitions can be viewed at the following times: Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 12.00pm, Monday to Wednesday from 2.00pm to 4.00pm and Thursday from 1.00pm to 6.00pm.
Preview: 14 May to 31 August 2024 - Painting exhibition by Maike Mestermann
Markt 5
59348 Lüdinghausen
- Monday07:30 Uhr bis 12:00 Uhr
14:00 Uhr bis 16:00 Uhr - Tuesday07:30 Uhr bis 12:00 Uhr
14:00 Uhr bis 16:00 Uhr - Wednesday07:30 Uhr bis 12:00 Uhr
14:00 Uhr bis 16:00 Uhr - Thursday07:30 Uhr bis 12:00 Uhr
13:00 Uhr bis 18:00 Uhr - Friday07:30 Uhr bis 12:00 Uhr
- Saturday07:30 Uhr bis 12:00 Uhr
- Sunday07:30 Uhr bis 12:00 Uhr
- Erwachsene: 0
The exhibition by the Münsterland-based artist duo moves from the surface into the space. The aesthetic paintings and drawings by Marius Stutte and the voluminous installations and sculptures by Julia Arztmann initially create an unusual picture: Stutte's large-scale works in pastel-coloured acrylic are juxtaposed with Arztmann's small watercolour drawings, which are sometimes reminiscent of zoological-scientific animal illustrations. Conversely, Arztmann's supernatural marvellous creatures, made from various everyday objects, seem to communicate with Stutte's delicate, sweeping drawings. Together in one room, the works enter into a surprising dialogue: different sizes, textures and dimensions, artistic seriousness and humour collide. The experience of harmony and tension at the same time makes for a captivating exhibition experience.
From the "Dialogues 2024" series.
The district of Coesfeld cordially invites you to the opening of the exhibition on Saturday, 8 June at 6 pm.
Berenbrock 1
59348 Lüdinghausen
- ermäßigt: 2
- Erwachsene: 3.5
On this cool 5-day course, you will build your own lightsaber. Of course, it should also light up and make noises. An electrician will help you with the production and installation of the technical components. A cosplayer will help you with the design. You can let your imagination run wild with the thermoplastic material Worbla. The outfit is rounded off with a Jedi costume that you sew yourself. You will be supported by a seamstress. When everything is ready, you will not only have a great costume, but also a lot of insights into different professional worlds, from electrical engineering to game design. And best of all - it costs you nothing!
Berenbrock 1
59348 Lüdinghausen
- Monday10:00 Uhr bis 16:00 Uhr
- Tuesday10:00 Uhr bis 16:00 Uhr
- Wednesday10:00 Uhr bis 16:00 Uhr
- Thursday10:00 Uhr bis 16:00 Uhr
- Friday10:00 Uhr bis 16:00 Uhr
- Saturdayclosed
- Sundayclosed
kostenfrei, da vom zdi Kreis Coesfeld gefördertes MINT-Angebot
Anmeldung über das zdi Kreis Coesfeld 02541 / 18 90 16 oder zdi@kreis-coesfeld.de
- Eintritt frei: 0
Tuesdays and Fridays is the weekly market in Lüdinghausen, always from 8 am to 1 pm on the market square. Fresh fruit and vegetables, fish, meat, bread, flowers... There is a wide range on offer.
Markt 5
59348 Lüdinghausen
- Eintritt frei: 0
4 Tips for Vischering Castle
- There is a free car park right next to Vischering Castle. From here you can not only visit the castles, but also take a walk into the old town centre of Lüdinghausen.
- The aroma of fresh bread wafts through the castle courtyard. You shouldn't miss the bakehouse.
- Tradition doesn't have to be boring. The Naundrups Hof restaurant and café in the district of Seppenrade has been proving this for many decades with selected regional specialities.
- Wonderful cycle paths lead past the castle, including the 100 Castles Route and the SteverLandRoute.
Places of interest around Vischering Castle
The MünsterlandBlog
A knight's armour makes children's eyes light up© unaufschiebbar
Burg Vischering is also a popular destination for families with children! No wonder! After all, there is so much on offer here for the little ones: Painting table in the castle cellar, playground in front of the house, knights' armour and much more. Jenny and Christian from the blog "unaufschiebbar" were here in summer with their little son and tell you on the MünsterlandBlog what they experienced. Insider tips included!
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!
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Accessibility tested" label© Reisen für Alle
Burg Vischering and the associated buildings 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 are partially or fully met for certain groups of people. Further information on accessibility in the museum shop and information station, in the event room or in the museum, in the outer castle and in the special exhibition rooms can be found on the website of the "Travel for All" initiative.
Münsterland Tourism Centre© Münsterland e.V./Anja Tiwisina
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