Nordkirchen Castle

Name: Nordkirchen Castle
Address: Schloß 1, Nordkirchen, Coesfeld, 59394, Deutschland
Telephone: +49 (0)2596 933 0

Schloß 1, 59394 Nordkirchen

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Nordkirchen Castle is one of the best-known and most popular destinations in Münsterland. It is an impressive example of great architecture. The imposing Nordkirchen Castle lies in the middle of extensive parkland in the immediate vicinity of the town of Nordkirchen. Beautiful walking paths lead through the castle park and end at Nordkirchen Castle.

Tour information

The park is open at all times.
Interior visits are only possible as part of a guided tour.

History information

In 1703, Prince-Bishop Friedrich Christian von Plettenberg laid the foundation stone for the present castle complex. Von Plettenberg wanted to create a perfect building and therefore commissioned the Münster court architect Gottfried Laurenz Pictorius to build the castle in the same year. Friedrich Christian von Plettenberg died only three years after the start of construction and his nephew, the later Imperial Count Ferdinand von Plettenberg, took over the supervision of the building work. These continued for another two decades until the baroque palace complex (the park with the side palaces and terraced gardens) was completed. In 1725, the most famous master builder of the Baroque period, Johann Conrad Schlaun, was commissioned to complete the construction work. He finally completed the imposing building in 1734. The lord of the castle himself went into debt with the building project, but he had created the largest moated castle and a park of European rank. It was Duke von Arenberg who made massive extensions to the palace at the beginning of the 20th century, including adding the side wings to the Oranienburg.

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Nordkirchen Castle

Schloß 1, 59394 Nordkirchen

www.schloss-nordkirchen.de/

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Further Informations

Information for cyclists
With the cycle route network in Münsterland, Nordkirchen Castle can also be easily reached by bike. Nordkirchen Castle is located directly on the popular 100 Castles Route and is thus connected to the most beautiful castles in Münsterland.
Over 4500 km of cycle paths run through the Münsterland region, linking up the region's most beautiful sights. Everyone will find the right cycling tour here.

Prices

Price adult: 5.00 €

Price child: 2.50 €

Price Info

Prices Public guided tour | Castle tour
Hourly guided tours on Sundays and public holidays
May to September: 11:00 to 17:00
October to April: 14:00 to 16:00
Booking is not necessary. The meeting point is the castle chapel in the castle courtyard. The guided tours last 45-60 minutes.

Group tours by appointment only:
5,00 € per person | minimum price per group 50,00
Adults: 5 €
Children 6-12 Jahre: 2.5 €
Children unter 6 Jahre: 0 €

Prices Public Guided Tour | Combined Guided Tour Castle & Park
On the 1st Sunday of each month there is a public guided tour of the castle and park
April to October 13:30 - 15:00
Registration is not required
Adults: 10 €
Children 6-12 Jahre: 5 €
Children unter 6 Jahre: 0 €

Prices Public Guided Tour | Park
Guided tours of the park take place by prior arrangement;
minimum price for groups € 60.00

Adults: 6 €
Children 6 - 12 Jahre: 3 €
Children unter 6 Jahre: 0 €

Direction

Parking at Nordkirchen Castle
There is a large free car park between the castle and the town.
Tip: A path leads directly from the car park through the castle park to the castle. However, the access to the castle via the main axis is more beautiful. To do so, walk a few metres to the right from the car park along Schloßstraße. You will then walk directly towards the lake and Nordkirchen Castle.
Journey to Nordkirchen Castle
Nordkirchen Castle is located in the southern Münsterland region. Arrival by car is via the following roads:
A1 junction Ascheberg or Werne-Nord
A 2 junction Castrop-Rauxel or Dortmund-Nordost
A 43 Dülmen junction
B 54 or B 58
Arrival by bus & train
can be reached by bus T52 from Werne or R53 from Lüdinghausen or B12 from Südkirchen
get off at the bus stop Nordkirchen, Schlosspark

Eligibility

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for Groups

Opening Hours

(01.01-31.12) Tours of the castle park are possible at any time.
Public guided tours of the interior for individuals on Sundays and public holidays (May - September between 11 am and 5 pm, October - April between 2 pm and 4 pm, on the hour).
Group tours are available daily between 9 am and 6 pm by prior arrangement.
For information, please contact Nordkirchen Castle on 02596 933-0.