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North Rhine-Westphalia State Stud
The North Rhine-Westphalian State Stud in Warendorf stands for tradition and horse culture. It was founded in 1826 at the request of the breeders of Westphalia and the Rhine Province. Today it is part of the Ministry for the Environment, Agriculture, Nature Conservation and Consumer Protection of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, but still pursues the same goals as 200 years ago. To give breeders access to good stallions.
Since then, the Westphalian State Stud has stood for high-quality warm-blooded and cold-blooded breeding. About 100 attractive stallions stand in the historic and listed stables. But breeding and preserving the breeds is not the only task of the State Stud. With the affiliated German Riding School, the centre of German professional riding is located in Warendorf. It offers advanced training and examination courses for professional riders, amateurs and show experts, both with its own horses and with the well-trained training horses of the State Stud. Together with the State Stud, the German Riding School forms a unique institution, for horse breeding and the training of horse and rider.
Let yourself be inspired
Traditions at the NRW State Stud© Münsterland e.V./ Philipp Fölting
Warendorf is the horse metropolis of the republic! And for all horse enthusiasts, a visit to the North Rhine-Westphalian State Stud is worthwhile. If you would like to delve deeper into the matter of the State Stud, learn more about the tasks, the history or the events, then click through our posts in the MünsterlandBlog and read more about our personal experiences and adventures. Our colleague Vicky took her chance at an event for Münsterland newcomers and took part in a guided tour of the historic stables. Learn more about her highlights!
Events & Guided Tours at the State Stud
The State Stud in particular is also known as a venue for internationally recognised events such as the "Warendorfer Hengstparaden" (Warendorf Stallion Parades) and the "Symphonie der Hengste" (Symphony of Stallions). Thousands of spectators visit the North Rhine-Westphalian State Stud every year. Those who wish to visit the State Stud can do so on guided tours, at the Open Day or at the State Stud's events. Even for non-riders, the State Stud can be an exciting destination for an excursion; the historic grounds alone are worth a visit!
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Accompany our tour guides through the impressive history of the Royal Prussian-Rhenish-Westphalian State Stud from its beginnings to the present day as an important institution in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
As you walk through the listed stables, you will learn many interesting facts about bloodlines, breeding tasks and breeding successes and about the great economic importance of the stud's effective work in horse breeding for the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Gain exciting insights into the work behind the scenes.
In addition to the responsible preservation of traditional horse breeding, the NRW State Stud also organises unique events such as the Warendorf Stallion Parades and thus brings the pride of the State Stud closer to all horse lovers.
Meeting point: Main entrance Sassenberger Straße 11
Please register in advance by calling 02581 545454 or tourismus@warendorf.de
Sassenberger Straße 11
48231 Warendorf
- Mondayclosed
- Tuesdayclosed
- Wednesdayclosed
- Thursdayclosed
- Fridayclosed
- Saturday10:30 Uhr bis 11:30 Uhr
- Sundayclosed
- Erwachsene: 8
Accompany our tour guides through the impressive history of the Royal Prussian-Rhenish-Westphalian State Stud from its beginnings to the present day as an important institution in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
As you walk through the listed stables, you will learn many interesting facts about bloodlines, breeding tasks and breeding successes and about the great economic importance of the stud's effective work in horse breeding for the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Gain exciting insights into the work behind the scenes.
In addition to the responsible preservation of traditional horse breeding, the NRW State Stud also organises unique events such as the Warendorf Stallion Parades and thus brings the pride of the State Stud closer to all horse lovers.
Meeting point: Main entrance Sassenberger Straße 11
Please register in advance by calling 02581 545454 or tourismus@warendorf.de
Sassenberger Straße 11
48231 Warendorf
- Mondayclosed
- Tuesdayclosed
- Wednesdayclosed
- Thursdayclosed
- Fridayclosed
- Saturday10:30 Uhr bis 11:30 Uhr
- Sundayclosed
- Erwachsene: 8
Tour information
A tour of the outdoor area is possible at any time without registration.
A tour of the stables is possible during the stated opening hours, also without registration.
The City of Warendorf offers interesting guided tours of the grounds and stables of the North Rhine-Westphalian State Stud, during which a lot of interesting information about the almost 200-year history of the stud itself, as well as about breeding and the special features of the farm and stallions, is imparted.
The guided tours of the stud farm take place on request. Information is available here:
Tourist Information
Emsstr. 4
48231 Warendorf
Tel.: 02581 545454
tourismus@warendorf.de
North Rhine-Westphalian State Stud
- Monday09:00 Uhr bis 12:00 Uhr
14:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr - Tuesday09:00 Uhr bis 12:00 Uhr
14:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr - Wednesday09:00 Uhr bis 12:00 Uhr
- Thursday09:00 Uhr bis 12:00 Uhr
14:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr - Friday09:00 Uhr bis 12:00 Uhr
14:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr - Saturday09:00 Uhr bis 12:00 Uhr
- Sunday11:00 Uhr bis 12:00 Uhr
Podcast episode Westphalian State Stud in Warendorf
Hanseat(c)NRW Landgestüt, Frerich© Münsterland e.V. / Foelting
Horses are simply part of the Münsterland - this is particularly evident at the North Rhine-Westphalian State Stud in Warendorf, the horse capital. It is the centre in NRW when it comes to breeding and equestrian sports. The regional podcast "SO ODER SO - dein Münsterland" (SO OR SO - your Münsterland ) presents the everyday life around horses in conversation with the employees.
Together with Münsterland reporter and radio journalist Dennis Burk, listeners take a look behind the scenes of this special place. 100 horses are housed here in the historic stables. The 80 employees look after their daily well-being and trainees also share the fascination for horses here.
Short and compact, the podcast from Münsterland e.V. takes excursionists, connoisseurs and new discoverers on an acoustic tour between country idyll and city flair in just a few minutes.
The podcast episode can be heard at www.muensterland.com/podcast and on all common audio platforms.
