The Münsterland
Romantic water castles and picturesque old towns
Magnificent water castles and romantic manors, picturesque old towns and original villages – this is the Münsterland. The region has a turbulent history and boasts testimonies of long-gone times. The treasures of the Münsterland are waiting to be discovered by you!
Travel Features
Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrival in Münsterland –
Schloss Westerwinkel
Departure in the morning and travel by modern coach to Münsterland. To get in the mood, you will visit Schloss Westerwinkel, the baroque castle in the heart of Münsterland. The closed four-winged complex was built in the mid-17th century amidst an English garden. After a guided tour of the castle, you will continue to your hotel in Billerbeck. Check-in and dinner.
Day 2 | Münster – Free time (Weekly market)
Today, you will discover the venerable bishop and university city of Münster on a guided tour. Surprising contrasts are part of the cityscape. Picasso behind Westphalian noble facades, baroque jewels next to icons of contemporary architecture – a fascinating mix that makes Münster's charm. You will see the historic town hall, the Prinzipalmarkt framed by magnificent patrician houses, as well as the mighty St. Paul's Cathedral and the Astronomical Clock. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity for an individual city stroll and visit the large weekly market at the cathedral square, which is known far beyond the city limits and with around 150 stalls is the largest in Münster. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3 | Three Pearls of Münsterland
After breakfast, your tour through the beautiful Münsterland begins – around 100 castles and manors are scattered throughout the entire Münsterland. You will first see Burg Hülshoff, the birthplace of Annette von Droste-Hülshoff. Nestled in a picturesque park landscape, this typical Westphalian water castle has a family tradition that spans over 500 years, giving it the original Münsterland character and appearance. In Lüdinghausen, you will receive a guided tour of the Vischering castle complex, which is considered an ideal example of a Münsterland water castle. As a grand finale, you will visit Schloss Nordkirchen. Nordkirchen is often referred to as the
Inclusions
- Travel by modern coach
- 4x overnight stays including breakfast buffet at the 4-star Hotel Weissenburg in Billerbeck
- 4x 3-course dinner at the hotel
- Admission and guided tour of Westerwinkel Castle
- City tour in Münster
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Full-day tour guide for the excursion
"Three Pearls of the Münsterland" - Admission to Hülshoff Castle and Schloss Nordkirchen
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Full-day tour guide for the excursion
"Telgte – Freckenhorst – Warendorf" - 1x lunch in a country inn
- Continuous BOHR travel accompaniment
4-Star Hotel Weissenburg in Billerbeck
In the midst of the picturesque park landscape of the Münsterland, in the wooded hilly landscape of the Baumberge, lies the Weissenburg conference hotel. Situated on a slope with a view of the spa town of Billerbeck and surrounded by a park-like garden, the hotel is run by the fourth generation, where Westphalian coziness and modern comfort come together beautifully. The rooms are equipped with shower, toilet, hairdryer, telephone, TV, and Wi-Fi. The Weissenburg hotel also takes care of your culinary enjoyment. From hearty rustic to deliciously refined, the team from service and kitchen pampers you with Westphalian hospitality. Relax in the hotel's indoor swimming pool with sauna, sanarium, steam bath, whirlpool, and relaxation area. For more than 100 years, the family business has stood for personal, attentive care of its guests.
