Romantic palaces, fortified castles and even a "Westphalian Versailles" in the form of Schloss Nordkirchen (Nordkirchen Palace) - the Münsterland region greets its visitors with a host of magnificent noble seats, earl’s residences and palaces. Legend has it that these buildings once numbered over 3,000, and more than 100 still bear witness to that opulent age. Münster’s Palace and "Schloss Nordkirchen" are two of the most popular sights.
The "100-Schlösser-Route" (100 castles route) extends over 1,400 km and takes cyclists on a tour through the Münsterland’s immaculate countryside, passing a host of historic sights en route. The Münsterland tourist association has compiled a list of the most attractive castles and palaces.
Tel. 0 25 51 / 93 92 91
Free hotline: 08 00 / 9 39 29 19
E-mail touristik@muensterland.com
www.muensterland-tourismus.de/5116/100_Schloesser_Route
A tour suggestion from the Münsterland e.V. Tourismus (Münsterland tourist association):
“Castle and Palace Tour“, 120 kilometres, including Burg Vischering, Schloss Nordkirchen, Schloss Cappenberg and Schloss Westerwinkel www.muensterland-tourismus.de/5137/Burg_und_Schloss_Tour
For a list of other palaces and castles worth visiting, go to:
www.muensterland-tourismus.de/4733/burgen_und_schloesser_im_muensterland
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