Baumberg sandstone is central to several cultural themes in Havixbeck: the museum explores the stone’s formation and processing, St. Dionysius Parish Church is built from it, and hikers often encounter old quarry hollows in the Baumberge hills. This makes it easy to tailor a stay to specific interests—from architecture and collections to a public quarry tour.
Baumberg Sandstone at the Museum and Outdoors
The Baumberger-Sandstein-Museum in Havixbeck explores the formation, craftsmanship and historical significance of the stone. Covering around 500 square metres, it displays traditional stonemasonry and sculpture; special exhibitions are held regularly. This gives visitors an insight into both the material’s origins and how it is worked. The abandoned quarry hollows in the Baumberge hills offer a different perspective: they are mostly freely accessible and often encountered on hikes. Public quarry tours, suitable for families, meet at the museum in Havixbeck. Check tour availability and booking arrangements before your trip.
Those also interested in the history of technology can explore a different subject at the Holtstiege Radio Museum: the history of radio and television is presented in an accessible way, including for visitors without a technical background. The history of broadcasting technology and the craft of working with sandstone thus offer contrasting areas of interest.
Churches and Historic Houses
St. Dionysius Parish Church in Havixbeck is a High Gothic, three-bay hall church built from Baumberg sandstone. Its architectural style complements the museum’s subject with a specific example of sacred architecture made from this stone. In Hohenholte, St. George’s collegiate church traces its origins to a monastery founded in 1142. The church also houses a wooden crucifix dating to around 1250. These two dates refer to different things: 1142 to the founding of the monastery, and around 1250 to the crucifix.
Haus Sudhues is the last surviving old half-timbered house of its kind in Havixbeck. Haus Stapel has a different visiting condition: because the estate is rented out, it can generally only be viewed from the outside. If ownership or use changes, this visiting option may also change. If you plan to visit Haus Stapel, therefore, focus on viewing it from the outside.
Burg HĂĽlshoff: Collection and Getting There
At Burg Hülshoff, the Droste Museum displays paintings of Annette von Droste-Hülshoff’s ancestors, historic furniture and the house library. The collection offers different perspectives on the house: family portraits, furnishings and books all feature.
Bus route R64 serves Burg HĂĽlshoff from MĂĽnster Central Station and Havixbeck station. Cyclists can approach from Havixbeck via the cycle paths along LandesstraĂźe 581. As bus timetables and road and cycle-path conditions can change, check them before setting out.
At Burg HĂĽlshoff, the outdoor grounds from the car park to the inner courtyard are accessible, and accessible restrooms are located near the park entrance. Check visitor access before your trip if this information is important to your plans.
Discover more travel destinations: Billerbeck, DĂĽlmen, Rosendahl, LĂĽdinghausen, Nottuln, Nordkirchen, Coesfeld, Olfen
Go to the main travel overview: Coesfeld.
