Top 20 Castles around Haltern am See

Since the castle is inhabited and work is being done in the farm buildings, it is not possible to visit the inside. You only have the opportunity to take pictures in the inner courtyard, where you can go as far as the white chain.

Although today is Sunday and bomb weather, the cake garden is closed.

Every year the Land Partie takes place on the grounds of Lembeck Castle. At five, the castle immerses itself in a world of garden, living and fashion. The castle complex does not open again until Easter. Admission €4.50 for adults. Children from 3 years €3.

In the "city of moated castles" Lüdinghausen, it is considered to be the oldest: Lüdinghausen Castle. Surrounded by a beautiful park, which used to form the fortification system of the castle, it is located in the heart of the city, right next to the town hall, and is now referred to as the "castle of the citizens", especially by the people of Lüdinghausen.

The main entrance is on Wulfener Straße. An imposing building that is privately owned. The entrance fees allow it to be maintained and kept in good condition.

The Lüttinghof moated castle was first mentioned in a document in 1308 and since then has served as a residence for a number of noble families for a long time. Today, the spacious area has been converted into an event location and offers companies enough space for an individual wedding celebration or exclusive company event. The two separate rooms, the cross vault on the ground floor and the knight's hall on the first floor give a wedding celebration an unforgettable ambience, both rooms have their own outdoor area where you can celebrate exclusively and in a private atmosphere. There is also the option of holding civil or free weddings outside on our meadow next to the castle.

Sythen Castle is a moated castle near Haltern am See. The castle was mentioned in 758 under King Pippin. Various noble families then lived here on the site. From 1821 to 1965 the castle was owned by the Westerholt and Gysenberg families. In 1946 a children's convalescent home was also set up. After that the castle was left to nature. Today a support association looks after the castle, which was renovated with the active help of volunteers. It can be rented for events such as parties and weddings and concerts are also held there.

Lüdinghausen Castle is a moated castle in Lüdinghausen in the district of Coesfeld. Together with Vischering and Wolfsberg Castles, it is one of three castles in the Lüdinghausen urban area. The Knights of Lüdinghausen, mentioned since the 12th century, were enfeoffed with the castle by Werden Abbey near Essen. At the same time, they were ministerials of the Bishop of Münster. Striving for independence, which culminated in the unauthorized elevation of Lüdinghausen to the status of a town, and the construction of Wolfsberg Castle led to the campaign of the Münster Bishop Gerhard von der Mark against Lüdinghausen in 1271. A tower was mentioned in historical records. After the defeat of the Lords of Lüdinghausen, Lüdinghausen Castle, unlike Wolfsberg Castle, was allowed to remain, but was declared the Bishop's open house. In 1334, a gatehouse, an old and a new stone house, each with a kitchen, and a keep were mentioned. The castle remained in the possession of the Lords of Lüdinghausen until the family died out in 1443, and then passed to the Bishop of Münster. In 1445, a castle chapel connected to the gatehouse was mentioned in the outer bailey. An inventory from 1450/51 also lists a bakery and brewery in the main castle and a building house and a cowhouse in the outer bailey. The castle was acquired in 1499 by the cathedral waiter Dietrich von Heyden, and after his death in 1509 it became the official residence of the cathedral chapter of Münster. In 1538, it was described as dilapidated. After a fire, between 1569 and 1573, the cathedral chapter Gottfried von Raesfeld had the castle rebuilt in the Renaissance style on the old walls. During the Thirty Years' War, the Hessians occupied the castle for three years and expanded it. In 1802, it passed into private hands and was home to an agricultural school from 1869 to 1972. In 1829 the keep was demolished and is now marked in the paving of the castle courtyard. In 1880 the west wing was replaced by a new building for the agricultural school and the outer bailey was renovated. In 1906/07 the gatehouse was modernized and the courtyard facade of the south wing was restored. In 2000 the castle was restored and converted into an events center.