Rheda Castle

Name: Rheda Castle
Address: Steinweg 2, Rheda-Wiedenbrück, Gütersloh, 33378, Deutschland
Telephone: +49 (0)5242 947125

Steinweg 2, 33378 Rheda-Wiedenbrück

Fortress/Castle

Rheda Castle developed from a medieval castle that was first mentioned in a document in 1170. After several changes of ownership, the later Rheda Castle came into the possession of the Bentheim-Tecklenburg princely family. At the end of the 17th century, the family expanded the castle into a princely residence.

Rheda Castle is still privately owned by the Bentheim-Tecklenburg princely family, which is related to almost all European royal families. The extensive palace garden is particularly worth seeing. It was rebuilt for the State Garden Show according to plans from the 19th century.

Tour information

The castle premises can only be visited as part of a guided tour. Public guided tours take place regularly from March to October.

Guided tours for groups of 10 people or more are possible at any time by appointment.
Short tour approx. 60 minutes with a visit to the double chapel and the private rooms in the baroque wing.
Guided tours of the castle approx. 90 minutes with a visit to the double chapel, the private rooms in the baroque wing and the toy and carriage museum.

History information

Rheda Castle originally developed from a castle complex that was first mentioned in a document in 1170. It was the crusader Widukind von Rheda who built the castle. Until the 17th century, the castle changed hands several times until Rheda Castle was bequeathed to Count Otto von Tecklenburg in 1365 and became his secondary residence. From the 17th century onwards, the Bentheim-Tecklenburg princely family, which is still influential today, began to convert the castle into a count's or princely residence.

The Bentheim-Tecklenburg princes still own Rheda Castle and 4 other castles in the region. This means that there is very close contact with almost all the royal houses in Europe.

Map

Rheda Castle

Steinweg 2, 33378 Rheda-Wiedenbrück

www.schloss-rheda.de/

info@schloss-rheda.de

+49 5242 947122

Details

Further Informations

Information for cyclists
In the east of the region on the edge of the Münsterland lies the town of Rheda-Wiedenbrück with the impressive building of Rheda Castle. Not far away is the Münsterland town of Oelde with the pilgrimage site of Stromberg. Another highlight of the eastern Münsterland.
Numerous themed cycle routes offer interesting cycling tours through Münsterland. The signposted themed cycle routes each show very specific contents of the region and thus tell exciting stories about Münsterland. Rheda Castle is also connected to various themed cycle routes.
100 castles route, eastern course
R1 European Cycle Route
Ems Cycle Route
Historic town centres
LandesgartenSchau Route
The themed cycle routes provide access to the Münsterland cycle route network, which is around 4500 km long. This provides a good introduction to a cycle tour through the region.

Prices

Price adult: 12.00 €

Price child: 12.00 €

Price reduced: 6.00 €

Price Info

Prices for short tours
Duration: 60 minutes
Children over 6 years, students and disabled persons with valid ID are entitled to reduced admission.
normal: 12 €
reduced: 6 €

Prices for guided castle tours
Duration: 90 minutes
Children over 6 years, students and disabled persons with valid ID are entitled to reduced admission.
normal: 13 €
reduced: 7.5 €

Prices Public Castle Tour
Children over 6 years of age, students and disabled persons with valid ID are entitled to reduced admission.
normal: 12 €
reduced: 6 €

Direction

Parking
There is a large car park near the castle gardens of Schloss Rheda.
Arrival
Arrival by car:
East/west: A 2, exit Rheda-Wiedenbrück. Follow the signs to Rheda Castle.
North/south: B 61 (Bielefeld) or B 64 (Münster). From the town centre follow the signs.
Arrival by train:
Rail route: Hamm - Bielefeld, get off at Rheda-Wiedenbrück station.
Distance to Rheda Castle: approx. 1 km, walking time approx. 15 minutes, cycling time approx. 5 minutes