Vornholz Castle

Vornholz Castle in Ennigerloh-Ostenfelde has been the seat of the Knights of Ostenfelde since the 12th century. Nestled in the park landscape of the Münsterland, Schloss Vornholz is an ideal starting point for cycling tours on the 100 Castles Route and short hikes.

Shaped by the course of history

Vornholz Castle changed hands several times in the following centuries. At the end of the 15th century, Vornholz came to the von Pladies zu Huntemühlen family and in 1535 the ownership of Vornholz Castle changed hands again via Anna von Pladies to Heinrich Vogt von Elspe. In 1602 Bernhard Vogt von Elspe sold the estate to Bernhard von Wettberg. In 1656 the commander-in-chief of all Münster troops, Dietrich Hermann von Nagel, acquired the estate.

Horse country around Vornholz Castle

Vornholz Castle, built on two islands, was famous for its international horse shows. The noble four-legged friends still play a major role in this part of Münsterland. Today, Vornholz Castle is privately owned and is not open to the public. Horse lovers can combine their visit with a trip to the horse town of Warendorf.