Idyllic retreat in the countryside

As one of around 300 former moated castles in Germany, Haus Vortlage in Lengerich is one of the last 30 still in existence. The grounds of Haus Vortlage, usually referred to as "Vortlage" for short, have a beautifully landscaped park consisting of a mill, oak avenue, moats and main house (manor and manor house). The former manor was first mentioned in 1241 and was owned by knights for more than 700 years. The estate has been privately owned since 1978 and serves as a growing museum and cultural center for conferences and events. Having been recognized as a foundation in 2018, it is open to the general public as a cultural and educational site, but can only be visited by appointment.