Discover Havixbeck

These places bring together architectural history, craftsmanship and regional history. When planning your visit, it is worth bearing in mind the different visitor arrangements—especially at Hülshoff Castle, Haus Stapel and on guided quarry tours.

Plan your journey and routes

Bus R64 serves Hülshoff Castle from Münster Central Station and Havixbeck station. Routes and timetables can change; check current connections before travelling. If you are cycling from Havixbeck, cycle routes run along state road 581 towards Hülshoff Castle. Conditions on the road and cycle route can also change.

At Hülshoff Castle, the outdoor areas from the car park to the inner courtyard are accessible; accessible toilets are located near the park entrance. This information applies to the outdoor area and toilets mentioned. If accessibility is important for your plans, check the visitor arrangements before you arrive.

Baumberg sandstone and museums

The Baumberg Sandstone Museum explores the origins and historical significance of Baumberg sandstone, as well as the traditional craft of working with the material. Traditional stone masonry and sculpture are presented across around 500 square metres; regular special exhibitions add to the programme. The focus is on both the properties of the stone and how it is worked.

In the Baumberge hills, disused quarry cavities are mostly freely accessible and are often encountered on hikes. Another way to explore the subject is on public quarry tours, which are suitable for families. The meeting point is the Baumberg Sandstone Museum in Havixbeck. Before travelling, check whether the tour is available and what booking arrangements apply.

The Holtstiege Broadcasting Museum presents the history of radio and television in a way that visitors without technical expertise can also follow. It therefore offers a different perspective on the history of technology from the Sandstone Museum, which focuses on materials and craftsmanship.

Churches and historic buildings

St Dionysius Parish Church in Havixbeck is a High Gothic, three-bay hall church built from Baumberg sandstone blocks. In Hohenholte, St George’s Collegiate Church traces its origins to a monastery founded in 1142. The church also contains a wooden crucifix dating to around 1250. The two churches have distinct features: at St Dionysius, the architectural form and stone shape the impression, while St George also offers a glimpse of early monastic history and its medieval crucifix.

Haus Sudhues is the last surviving old half-timbered house of its type in Havixbeck. Visiting Haus Stapel is more restricted: the property can generally only be viewed from the outside, as it is rented out. This may change if the ownership or use of the property changes.

Hülshoff Castle and its collection

The Droste Museum at Hülshoff Castle displays paintings of Annette von Droste-Hülshoff’s ancestors, historic furnishings and the house library. It complements the subjects of sandstone and churches with insights into the history of the house and its residents. When planning a day trip, you can combine this focus with the castle’s outdoor areas; bear in mind the accessibility information given above and check the visitor arrangements in advance.

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