Anholt moated castle

Name: Anholt moated castle
Address: Schloß 1, Isselburg, Borken, 46419, Deutschland
Telephone: +49 (0)2874 900 890

Schloß 1, 46419 Isselburg

Fortress/Castle

Wasserburg Anholt with its impressive castle park, princely art collections and the biotope wildlife park Anholter Schweiz is one of the most popular excursion destinations in NRW.

Wasserburg Anholt in Isselburg is one of the largest and best-known moated castles in North Rhine-Westphalia. Together with the impressive castle park, the princely art collections in the main castle as well as the biotope wildlife park Anholter Schweiz and a golf course, the ensemble is an extremely popular excursion destination in the Münsterland.

History information

In 1169, a Lord of Sulen "en Anholt" is mentioned for the first time as a feudal lord of the Utrecht Bishop Gottfried von Rhenen. When Wasserburg Anholt gained imperial immediacy in the early 13th century, the feudal relationship came to an end and the lords of Bronkhorst-Batenburg acquired the estate. Later the castle fell to the lords of Salm and Salm-Salm. The mighty tower has been a characteristic feature of the moated castle since the 12th century. It was built on oak piles, a lattice of wood and a stone foundation and extended in the 14th century and later as a baroque residence. Since 1647, Anholt Castle has been the residence of the Princes of Salm-Salm. It is one of the few castles in North Rhine-Westphalia that is still privately owned today. The princely art collections in the main castle can be visited on a guided tour, while the outer castle is home to the Romantik Park Hotel.

Tour information

The park facilities of Wasserburg Anholt are accessible during the specified opening hours.
Admission to the park is required.

Map

Anholt moated castle

Schloß 1, 46419 Isselburg

www.wasserburg-anholt.de/

info@wasserburg-anholt.de

+49 (0)2874 900 8960

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Wasserburg Anholt

www.wasserburg-anholt.de/

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+49 2874 900 890

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Further Informations

Information for cyclists
Interesting content, beautiful routes and uniform signposting characterise the cycling theme routes in Münsterland. Wasserburg Anholt in Isselburg is also connected to various cycling theme routes in Münsterland.
100 Castles Route, West Course
Hohe Mark Nature Park Route
Everyone can find a suitable cycle route on the Münsterland cycle route network, which is about 4500 kilometres long.
Guided tours
The one-hour guided tour leads through the representative halls and salons of the Beletage of the main castle. Guests see selected exhibits from the princely art collections and visit the "Thick Tower", as well as the high kitchens.

Prices

Price adult: 8.00 €

Price child: 0.00 €

Price reduced: 7.00 €

Price Info

Admission to Wasserburg Anholt Castle Park
Group price (reduced) per person from 10 persons, children up to and including 14 years free.
Adults: 8 €
reduced: 7 €

public house tour
Current dates for the house tours can be found in the online shop of Wasserburg Anholt.

Adults: 20 €
Children bis einschl. 5 J.: 0 €
Groups ab 11 Erwachsenen: 19 €

Direction

Journey to Anholt moated castle
Arrival by car:
Wasserburg Anholt is located in the very south-west of the Münsterland. The centre of Isselburg is about 3.5 km away. The Dutch border is just 2 km away. A visit to our neighbouring country is a perfect opportunity. Wasserburg Anholt can be reached by car in about 7 minutes from the Rees exit of the A3 (Oberhausen-Arnhem). From the Oberhausen motorway junction, the journey takes only 30 minutes.
Arrival by bus/train:
Empel-Rees railway station, approx. 4 km
Train station IC Emmerich, approx. 20 km
Parking at Anholt moated castle
Parking spaces are available for visitors at the castle.

Opening Hours

(01.11-31.03) Opening hours castle park
The specified opening times refer to the castle park. Tickets are available at our ticket office (daily from 10.30 - 16.00) or via the online shop. The park must be left at dusk. Dogs on a lead are welcome.
Last admission: 16:00

(01.04-31.10) Opening hours castle park
The specified opening times refer to the castle park. Tickets are available at our ticket office (daily from 10.30 - 17.00) or via the online shop. The park must be left at dusk. Dogs on a lead are welcome.
Last admission: 17:00