The best dog-friendly hikes and walks around Ladbergen

The forest lake with a camper van pitch and holiday apartments

The monument was built in 2020 by the Wester shooting club

The watermill, built in 1748, is located right in the center of the village of Ladbergen and consists of a smaller section on the south side and a larger, later-built section on the north side of the mill stream. Ralf Schloeffel The smaller, southern section of the mill, also known as the old "Lütke" or Frenking Mill, dates back to 1748 and was originally built as a Prussian state mill. It was therefore the property of the Prussian state during the reign of Frederick II, which explains the letters FR (Friedericus Rex) carved next to the year. Until the turn of the 20th century, the timber-framed building served as a gristmill and afterwards as a wheelwright's workshop. Today, the southern section houses a vacation apartment.

Old Watermill Built in 1748, the watermill is located in the heart of the village of Ladbergen and consists of a smaller section on the south side and a larger, later-built section on the north side of the mill stream. Ralf Schloeffel The smaller, southern section of the mill, also known as the old "Lütke" or Frenking Mill, dates back to 1748 and was originally built as a Prussian state mill. It was therefore the property of the Prussian state during the reign of Frederick II, which explains the letters FR (Friedericus Rex) carved next to the year. Until the turn of the 20th century, the timber-framed building served as a gristmill and afterwards as a wheelwright's workshop. Today, the southern section houses a vacation apartment. The newer, northern section of the mill was built in 1890 to replace its demolished predecessor and was equipped with a then-novel turbine drive. The old village mill remained in operation until the mid-1950s.

This is what the WN newspaper wrote in 2024: "It's been more than five years since a group of energetic volunteers set out to fill the Catholic parish church of St. Christopher with culture beyond the church services. Offering concerts, lectures, readings, and other cultural events in this sacred space, which remains a liturgical one, is the concept behind the cultural church, explains the team, which is nine people and a great deal of commitment. Slowed down by the coronavirus pandemic, during which cultural life was on the back burner, even in the small Ladberg tent church, the women and men have gotten back on track and are presenting a program with several highlights for this year. ..."

Old watermill in Ladbergen.

This bronze sculpture of a historic town crier stands in front of the Tourist Information Center on Alte Schulstraße. It commemorates the custom, common until the mid-20th century, of having news and announcements announced after church services. The sculpture was unveiled at a ceremony in 1994. The Low German term "Afrouper" means "caller." Until August 1965, the Afroupeplatz (calling place), located on Alte Schulstraße in front of the current Tourist Information Center, was used to announce new news to the citizens by the community messenger, the so-called Afrouper. The square was therefore of great importance to the citizens. Until the end of the First World War, it was the police officers' job to make announcements. Therefore, only those who could read and, ideally, write were considered for police service. For the local administration, the mayor's office, the Afrouper was the simplest, but also the most important, way to inform the citizens about official matters. Announcements around 1800 included, for example, references to banned writings, the date of the roll call for those going to Holland, billeting, and information for those wishing to emigrate.

The Gasthaus zur Post is located in the village center on Dorfstraße. It is a large half-timbered building from the 18th century, which today serves as a hotel and restaurant. Link opens a dialog window that overlays the page. From September 1, 1871, the Gasthaus zur Post housed a restaurant and a bakery, as well as the post office for the municipality of Ladbergen until November 1918. The character of the 200-year-old building has not changed externally. Today, the Gasthaus zur Post is a hotel and restaurant known for its exceptionally good Westphalian cuisine.