Raesfeld Castle

Name: Raesfeld Castle
Address: Freiheit 27, Raesfeld, Borken, 46348, Deutschland
Telephone: +49 (0)2571 949392

Freiheit 27, 46348 Raesfeld

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In the park landscape of West Münsterland lies the impressive Raesfeld moated castle dating from the 14th to 17th centuries. At 52.5 metres, the castle tower is the highest in Westphalia. The Sterndeuterturm and Baroque chapel complete the imposing castle complex. The adjacent zoo at Raesfeld Castle invites you to take long walks in nature.

History information

As you can see at first glance from the impressive castle: Raesfeld Castle has an eventful history to tell. From fortified round towers to elegant ornamental façades - the castle has had many functions over the course of time.

Originally, Raesfeld Castle served as protection against enemy attacks. For this purpose, an earthen mound castle was built in the middle of an inaccessible water and marsh landscape. In the 14th century, Bytter von Raesfeld built a newer castle with two corner towers and thus founded the dynasty of the von Raesfelds. In 1585, Raesfeld Castle passed by inheritance to the Lords of Velen. A period of great splendour followed. It was Count Alexander II who, between 1643 and 1658, extended the castle into the magnificent and representative residential palace it still is today. His impressive tomb relief can be discovered during a visit to the open castle chapel.

Today, the Academy of Crafts is located in the castle. As a training and seminar venue for historical craft techniques, the castle's former farm buildings are ebso exciting, as the focus here is on practical work. The workshops are usually locked. However, public events take place outside the castle or in the historic Knights' Hall.

Tour information

A tour of the castle grounds and the adjacent zoo is possible at any time. Guided tours of the grounds and the castle chapel are by appointment only.

Barcodes have been placed at various locations along the estate: using your own smartphone, you can unlock audio files that tell the story of the estate and its builders and owners.

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Raesfeld Castle

Freiheit 27, 46348 Raesfeld

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Information for cyclists
Raesfeld Castle is directly connected to the signposted Münsterland cycle path network. The possibilities for day tours are almost limitless and lead through the western Münsterland to the Lower Rhine. Very nice destinations are Lembeck Castle (approx. 17 km) or the picturesque village centre of Marienthal (approx. 9 km).
The following themed routes run along Raesfeld Castle:
100 Castles Route
Hohe Mark Nature Park Route
Junction 64 is about 1 km from the castle. The route from Raesfeld Castle to the junction is signposted.
Bicycle stands and an e-bike charging station are available in front of the castle.

Prices

Price adult: 60.00 €

Price child: 60.00 €

Price Info

Group tours through the outdoor facilities and the castle chapel
Duration: approx. 60 minutes
Advance enquiry required
Groups bis 20 Personen: 60 €
Groups bis 50 Personen: 70 €

Direction

Parking at Raesfeld Castle
Raesfeld Castle itself has its own car park with a very limited number of spaces. We recommend the large, free car park of the Naturparkhaus, which is right next to the castle.
Arrival
Arriving by car:
Coming from Hamburg/Bremen: Take the A1 motorway towards Münster, exit at Kreuz Münster-Süd. Continue on the A43 towards Recklinghausen, exit at Dülmen and follow the B67 to the exit Bocholt/Raesfeld and the B70 towards Raesfeld.
Coming from Berlin/Hanover or Dortmund/Düsseldorf: Take the A2 motorway to the Bottroper Kreuz intersection and then continue on the A31 towards Gronau/Emden, take the Schermbeck exit and turn left. At the next set of traffic lights, turn left again onto the B224 towards Raesfeld.
Raesfeld Castle is signposted in the town. Address for the navigation system: the street "Hagenwiese". There is a large car park there.
Arrival by bus and train:
from Wesel railway station with bus line 72 to Raesfeld.
from Borken station (via Essen) with bus line R21 to Raesfeld.
from Münster station with bus line S75 to Borken, from Borken with bus line R21 to Raesfeld.