Can you visit Schloss Strünkede?

Yes, it houses the Emschertal-Museum, devoted to local history, which has been based in the castle since 1938.

Who built Schloss Strünkede?

The von Strünkede family, lords of the estate since the Middle Ages, had the fortress rebuilt into a stately residence starting in 1591, with work completed in 1644.

Where is Schloss Strünkede located?

It stands in the Baukau district of Herne, in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Can weddings be held at Schloss Strünkede?

Yes, some of its rooms are used for civil wedding ceremonies.

Schloss Strünkede

Strünkede Castle

Stadtbezirk Herne-Mitte

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Tickets and prices

Adult: €2.50
Child: €0.50

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Visit duration: 60 min
Where: Stadtbezirk Herne-Mitte

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Schloss Strünkede stands in Stadtbezirk Herne-Mitte (Herne), in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Adult admission costs 2.5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Schloss Strünkede stands in the Baukau district of Herne, set within an extensive park. This former moated stronghold was for centuries the seat of the von Strünkede family, before being remodelled into a stately residence during works begun in 1591 and completed in 1644. Today its rooms house the cultural and local history collections of the Emschertal-Museum, based here since 1938.

What to know

The castle stands in a public park, so the grounds can be walked around at any time.
The interior houses the Emschertal-Museum, dedicated to the region's local and cultural history.
Some rooms are also used for civil wedding ceremonies.
The site is listed as a Baudenkmal in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Practical information

Opening hours

Tuesday	10:00-13:00 · 14:00-17:00
Wednesday	10:00-13:00 · 14:00-17:00
Thursday	10:00-13:00 · 14:00-17:00
Friday	10:00-13:00 · 14:00-17:00
Saturday	14:00-17:00
Sunday	11:00-17:00

Prices

Adult: €2.50
Child: €0.50

Visit duration: 60 min
Wheelchair access: Ground floor accessible
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

wheelchair accessible: ground floor, lower floor

Where this château is

Stadtbezirk Herne-Mitte · Herne · Nordrhein-Westfalen

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This châteauChâteaux within 40 km

Address

Karl-Brandt-Weg 5, 44629 Herne

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Château phone number

+49 2323 161072

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Frequently asked

Schloss Strünkede: how much is admission?: Adult admission is €2.50. Child: €0.50.
Can you visit Schloss Strünkede?: Yes, it houses the Emschertal-Museum, devoted to local history, which has been based in the castle since 1938.
Who built Schloss Strünkede?: The von Strünkede family, lords of the estate since the Middle Ages, had the fortress rebuilt into a stately residence starting in 1591, with work completed in 1644.
Where is Schloss Strünkede located?: It stands in the Baukau district of Herne, in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Can weddings be held at Schloss Strünkede?: Yes, some of its rooms are used for civil wedding ceremonies.