Wolfsberg Castle
Historic jewel in the middle of the city
Just a five-minute walk from the old town, Lüdinghausen Castle is a historical jewel and green oasis in the middle of the city. It was probably built in the 13th century as a knight's seat, was then owned by the church for a long time and is now a center for cultural and urban life. The Parc de Taverny and the moated castle landscape extend around the castle: green spaces that invite you to take a stroll.
The history
Lüdinghausen Castle was first mentioned in documents in 1271, as were Vischering Castle and Wolfsberg Castle, which are also located in Lüdinghausen. It was probably built as a knight's seat. Lüdinghausen Castle was later owned by the church for many years. It was also Cathedral Dean Gottfried von Raesfeld who had the castle rebuilt in the Renaissance style after a major fire between 1569 and 1574.
A look back: From 800 to 802, the castle, town and some of the hamlets of Lüdinghausen belonged to Werden Abbey (now in Essen), which passed them on as a fief to the family of the Knights of Lüdinghausen. After the last feudal tenant died out in 1443 and a brief period in episcopal hands, the cathedral chapter in Münster became the new vassal in 1509. The cathedral chapter subsequently transferred its "Amt Lüdinghausen" to a man from its own ranks. The most famous official or lord of the manor was the aforementioned Gottfried von Raesfeld. He turned the castle into a handsome cathedral seat for 6000 thalers.
