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The Top 20 Castles around Olfen

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20

beautiful castles to choose from around Olfen. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 12, 2025

Nordkirchen Palace

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The castle Nordkirchen is a baroque palace complex in the southern Münsterland. The landmarked moated castle is the largest and most important Baroque residence in Westphalia and is also referred …

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Vischering Castle

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This castle is a nice destination. It houses a museum, a café, a medieval bakery and is surrounded by greenery.

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Lüdinghausen Castle

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Lüdinghausen Castle is surrounded by a beautiful park, which used to form the fortification system of the castle. It is right in the center of Lüdinghausen.

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Sythen Castle

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Sythen Castle can be visited and rented for events. Weddings in the castle chapel are also possible.

More information: schloss-sythen.nrw

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Vischering Castle

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One of the moated castles of Lüdinghausen, freshly renovated so also recommended from inside

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Lippholthausen Castle Mill

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Nice old half-timbered house and watermill. Among other things, there is also a wedding room here.

It is also an ideal place to take a break for a short rest.

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View of Nordkirchen Palace

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For me, Nordkirchen Castle is by far the most beautiful in Münsterland, and the expansive park is also a great place to relax and enjoy. Breathtaking.

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Cappenberg Castle

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Cappenberg Castle is a former monastery that was closed as part of Prussian secularization. Later, Minister of State Baron von Stein bought the large property and thus saved it from …

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Kakesbeck Castle

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Kakesbeck Castle is the oldest of three preserved moated castles in Lüdinghausen. It is located five kilometers north of the city center in the Elvert peasantry. The outside visit is …

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Sandfort Castle

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Sandfort Castle, often called Sandfort House, is a moated castle in Olfen.
The castle was probably built around 1450. The building's two round towers date from this period.

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Horneburg Castle and Chapel

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The building of the castle Horneburg is over 600 years old. Initially, it was the seat of a noble family, later it was the scene of several witch trials and …

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The Top 20 Castles around Olfen

Nordkirchen Palace

Vischering Castle

Lüdinghausen Castle

Sythen Castle

Vischering Castle

Lippholthausen Castle Mill

View of Nordkirchen Palace

Cappenberg Castle

Kakesbeck Castle

Sandfort Castle

Horneburg Castle and Chapel

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