Guided tours for groups

But have you ever wondered how the old town of Burgsteinfurt came into being? Did you know that it developed from the moated castle, which is still the residence of the princely family of Bentheim and Steinfurt? Find out on a guided tour of our historical city tour!

The tour can also be booked in the following languages: Dutch - English - French

Experience the former free secular ladies' convent in Borghorst and immerse yourself in an interesting history full of exciting events!

It was a fascinating process in which this cultivated park was created, which was open to all citizens. Count Karl Paul Ernst zu Bentheim-Steinfurt had this exotic garden landscape built in the 18th century as a "pleasure garden" and fulfilled his dream of the gardens of this world!

In this modern scavenger hunt, we use the smartphone, but also our senses, to find our way and solve tasks.
The topic and level of difficulty of the questions and tasks can be varied according to the age and interests of the participants.

Court judge Casper Kestering takes you back to 1659 and tells you about everyday life in the late Middle Ages. He accompanies you on a tour of the historic old town, starting at the fairytale moated castle where the judge works for the count. In front of the prison in the old city wall, he asks for your advice for an upcoming trial: is the woman a witch and what punishment would be appropriate? ....

Guided tour available in German and Dutch!

The forest woman is often described in fairy tales as a good-natured, clever creature. She lives with, in and from the forest. She helps people who are hungry or in need. Whoever goes into the forest (and meets her) comes out a different person...

In search of the rascals of the High School, the Klaverjahn takes you on a journey through the 17th century!

Accompany Burgunda, wife of Fredericus, on an entertaining and lively tour of Burgsteinfurt! She tells stories and anecdotes from times long past - about everyday life, special events and, of course, the craft of her husband, the clog maker.

Guided tour available in German and Dutch!

The year is 1801 and Petronella Gempt, née Prümers, is the widow of the well-respected and highly esteemed court apothecary Conrad Gempt. Every day she goes on her errand through her home town of Burgsteinfurt. Accompany her and learn a lot about the diseases and remedies of her time...

Witch's herb and magic potion - herbs that heal and taste good. Hands-on herb tours at the gates of the historic town of Burgsteinfurt. Which "magic herb" helps with nosebleeds or coughs, what helps quickly against mosquito bites and what is "the green nine"? The herb witch knows the answer.

Bookable for all ages.

Wehmutter Anna Krechting will take you on an individual journey back in time to Burgsteinfurt around 1600, telling you numerous true stories and authentic stories of life in the past.

We invite you to go on a discovery tour in the Bagno forest:
How many of you have ever seen this little black and yellow fellow? Would you like to find out more about him? Then come along and learn all about the fire salamander, its habitat and its mysterious way of life during a day or evening tour.

In Burgsteinfurt, a unique monastery complex has been preserved over the centuries - the "Kommende der Johanniter". But who were these Knights of St. John, what brought them to Steinfurt and what kind of life were they able and allowed to lead here?

There is no better way to see Steinfurt than by bike. On this city tour you will see almost everything: 3 town halls, 8 churches, 3 mills, a city park of approx. 120 hectares, an imposing moated castle, Europe's largest free-standing concert hall and much more.

Appetite for the Münsterland? We can satisfy it in two ways in Steinfurt.
On our city tour "Enjoy Steinfurt" you will not only learn something about the history of the houses in our historic old town, but also take a look inside one or the other building and discover and taste a selection of our best Steinfurt specialties!

A very special kind of church tour awaits you on this exciting guided tour. You will learn the whole truth about "Protestants" and "Catholics", town priests and court preachers.