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The Top 20 Castles around Selm

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 Selm. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 13, 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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Westerwinkel Castle

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The Wasserschloss Westerwinkel is a magnificent baroque palace surrounded by an English garden and a golf course.

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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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Schwansbell Castle

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The castle has been a knightly seat of the lords of Schwansbell since 1187. The castle in its current form was built between 1872 and 1875 according to plans by …

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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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The Top 20 Castles around Selm

Nordkirchen Palace

Vischering Castle

Lüdinghausen Castle

Westerwinkel Castle

Vischering Castle

Lippholthausen Castle Mill

View of Nordkirchen Palace

Cappenberg Castle

Schwansbell Castle

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