Schloss Westerholt - Herten-Westerholt, Germany
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N 51° 35.854 E 007° 05.445
32U E 367762 N 5718006
This castle is a monument since 1/31/1986
Waymark Code: WMNWJ5
Location: Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
Date Posted: 05/12/2015
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Schloss Westerholt is a moated castle located in the district Westerholt
in the city of Herten. It is the ancestral seat of the counts of Westerholt. This aristocratic family was first named in the year 1193.
Since the middle of the 14th century a fortified castle was mentioned at this point. But only the moats are reminiscent of the ancient castle.
Nowadays it is the home of a golfclub and a hotel.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
This is a hotel and a golfclub
Admission Prices:
Free
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
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