The Top 11 Castles around Emsbüren
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 11
beautiful castles to choose from around Emsbüren. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Emsbüren. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: December 9, 2025
Bentheim Castle
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Certainly one of the most beautiful castles in northern Germany.
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Drusus Rock (Devil’s Ear Pillow) at Bentheim Castle
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A somewhat overgrown staircase takes you to the rock on which the castle was built and to the foot of the castle wall. A little further east you come across an 'archway'.
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Herzford Castle
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Schloss Herzford is a moated castle near the independent town of Lingen in southern Emsland. It was built in 1337 as the "Thor Slipse" castle on the left bank of the Ems.
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Former horse trough at Bentheim Castle
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Former horse trough on the castle wall.
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Rock Archway at the Castle
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Adventurous natural arch below the castle
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