Can you visit Schloss Buldern?

The castle now houses a boarding school and private grammar school, so it is not open for regular visits.

How old is Schloss Buldern?

The building dates back to the 16th century.

Who was the 'Tolle Bomberg' connected to the castle?

He was an eccentric 19th century Westphalian baron who owned the estate.

What was the castle used for after 1945?

It first served as a university residence, then as a Max Planck Society branch under Konrad Lorenz, before becoming a boarding school in 1958.

Is Schloss Buldern a protected building?

Yes, it is listed as a Baudenkmal in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Schloss Buldern

Buldern Castle

Dülmen

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Where: Dülmen

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Schloss Buldern stands in Dülmen (Kreis Coesfeld), in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 16th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Schloss Buldern stands in Dülmen, in the Kreis Coesfeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, and dates back to the 16th century. The building is linked to the eccentric 19th century Westphalian baron known as the 'Tolle Bomberg'. After the Second World War it served first as a women's student residence for the University of Münster, then as a branch of the Max Planck Society led by researcher Konrad Lorenz. Since 1958 the castle has housed a boarding school and private grammar school, making it today a place of education rather than a monument open for visits.

What to know

Schloss Buldern currently houses a boarding school and private grammar school, which limits public access.
The building is listed as a Baudenkmal in North Rhine-Westphalia.
No visiting hours or admission fees are published, as the site is not run as a tourist attraction.
Its history combines a former baronial residence, postwar university and scientific use, and an educational role since 1958.

Where this château is

Dülmen · Kreis Coesfeld · Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Address

Dorfbauerschaft 22, 48249 Dülmen

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Château phone number

+49 2590 990

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Nordrhein-Westfalen
Period of construction: 16th century

Frequently asked

Can you visit Schloss Buldern?: The castle now houses a boarding school and private grammar school, so it is not open for regular visits.
How old is Schloss Buldern?: The building dates back to the 16th century.
Who was the 'Tolle Bomberg' connected to the castle?: He was an eccentric 19th century Westphalian baron who owned the estate.
What was the castle used for after 1945?: It first served as a university residence, then as a Max Planck Society branch under Konrad Lorenz, before becoming a boarding school in 1958.
Is Schloss Buldern a protected building?: Yes, it is listed as a Baudenkmal in North Rhine-Westphalia.