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The Top 13 Castles around the Ems

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 13

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

Last updated: November 13, 2025

Haus Langen Manor and Watermill

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The former manor House Langen with its twin mill is a popular object for painters and photographers. The two mills today, which had several predecessors, were built in 1813/1814. Still in the 1960er years the mill was in enterprise.

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Rheda Castle and Watermill

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The imposing moated castle is still inhabited by the Bentheim-Tecklenburg royal family today. It combines several architectural styles: a chapel tower from the 13th century, a Renaissance wing with a …

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Erlenbruch and Schlosswiesen Rheda Nature Reserve

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Nice forest walk in the rheda

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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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Haneburg Castle

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The Haneburg is one of the four castles that are located in the urban area of Leers. The Renaissance residential palace has two wings and was built in 1570 by …

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Haneburg Castle (Leer)

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In 1570, the Freesenhuus (the transept) of today's Haneburg was built.
The castle was rebuilt by Count Drosten Joest Hane at the end of the 16th century. It was expanded …

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Harderwykenburg

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It is also called "The first house in Leer".
The Hardewykenburg was built in 1480, but is not a typical castle in the true sense of the word. The building …

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Haskenau Motte and Bailey Castle

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The complex in the form of a settlement probably existed since the Frankish period: During excavations, fragments from the Carolingian period were found.

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Gut Landegge

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The castle from 1695 houses eight modernly furnished apartments (50 to 140 sqm, maisonette double room with 25 sqm). The historical charm has been preserved. Experience a unique atmosphere between …

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Path Between the Castle Ponds at Schlosspark Rheda

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A narrow path leads through the ponds.

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