Horst Castle Experience Museum

Exhibitions & Museums

Time travel to the 16th century: Horst Castle brings history to life

Experience a trip back in time to the year 1565 and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of castle building.

In the Belevenismuseum Schloss Horst, you will witness the creation of an impressive Renaissance castle while the builder Rutger von der Horst guides you himself. Watch the craftsmen at their work, learn first-hand how they lived and worked, and take a look into the study of Rutger von de Horst. History comes alive here - experience the daily life and challenges of the nobility and craftsmen of the 16th century.

Slate slabs carved by themselves at the Leyendecker

Among other things, the following questions are answered:
  • How was a castle financed?
  • How was a castle built?
  • How did the castle lords and artisans live?
  • At the time the castle was built in Horst, what did the surrounding area look like?

The construction room with model of the castle construction site 1565 (scale 1:40)