Bentheim Castle

Name: Bentheim Castle
Address: Schlossstraße 0, Bad Bentheim, Grafschaft Bentheim, 48455, Deutschland
Telephone: +49 (0)5922 5011

Schlossstraße 0, 48455 Bad Bentheim

Tourist attractions – various Fortress/Castle

The imposing Bentheim Castle is enthroned on a magnificent sandstone ridge and is the only hilltop castle in the Münsterland region. Its first mentions can be traced back to the year 1050.History informationThe first mentions of Bentheim Castle and the Counts of Bentheim date back to 1050. In the following years, the castle's history was marked by various armed conflicts. The medieval face of the castle can still be seen in many areas today, including the castle walls built around 1160, the tower of St Catherine's Church and the powder tower. The stone cross "Herrgott von Bentheim" is considered one of the oldest testimonies to Christian life in the region.Tour information

Tours of the castle are also possible without a guided tour. From March to October, the castle can be visited during opening hours. From November to February, the castle can be visited during opening hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The castle is closed on 24 and 25 December and 1 January.

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Bentheim Castle

Schlossstraße 0, 48455 Bad Bentheim

www.burg-bentheim.de/

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Further Informations

Information for cyclists
Höhenburg Bentheim is located on the northern route of the 100 Castles Route. The 100 Castles Route leads to other impressive castles and palaces in Münsterland. The castle is also connected to the 4500-kilometre network of cycle paths in Münsterland. This offers numerous opportunities for day or multi-day tours through the Münsterland park landscape.

Prices

Price adult: 8.00 €

Price child: 8.00 €

Price reduced: 7.50 €

Price Info

Entrance fees Bentheim Castle
¹ In conjunction with castle tours, wedding photos and for families, guest card holders and groups of 15 people or more (price per person).
² From 15 persons, in conjunction with a castle tour per pupil. Two accompanying adults per school class are free of charge.
normal Erwachsene: 8 €
reduced in Verbindung mit einer Burgführung: 7.5 €
reduced Gruppen ab 15 Personen¹: 7.5 €
reduced Jugendliche (6-14) Jahre: 4 €
reduced Schulklassen ab 15 Personen²: 3 €
Children unter 6 Jahren: 0 €

Direction

Journey to Bentheim Castle
The Höhenburg in Bad Bentheim is located in the northern Münsterland near the Dutch border.
How to get there by car:
Coming from the east or west: motorway A30
Coming from the north or south: A31 motorway
Arrival by bus and train: Bad Bentheim railway station. The town is also regularly served by IC trains from Berlin and Amsterdam. Bus lines 40 and 60 run from the station to the centre of Bad Bentheim. From here it is only a 5-minute walk to the castle.
Parking at Bentheim Castle
A car park is located at the foot of the castle directly at the castle park.