Löhne – Mills, Castle and Culture

During a stay in Löhne, you can explore cultural history, milling technology, architecture, and landscapes as distinct areas of interest. Key themes include local history, historic mills, Ulenburg moated castle, as well as event venues and nature. This lets you connect your choice of hotel with the question of which aspects of Löhne you would like to get to know better during your trip.

Mill History and Local History

The municipal museum in Löhne presents local history and features a permanent exhibition. Its cultural program includes talks, workshops, guided group visits, and a virtual tour. The permanent exhibition and the various program formats offer different ways to explore local history.

Rürupsmühle is a 400-year-old watermill in Löhne. It illustrates the pre-industrial process from seed to bread. The complex includes a bakehouse and a thatched farmhouse dating from 1717. Rürupsmühle thus focuses on a specific working process, while the municipal museum explores local history through a permanent exhibition and cultural programs.

Ulenburg Moated Castle and the Protected Landscape

Ulenburger Allee forms the entrance to Ulenburg moated castle. Around 400 trees line the 2.7-kilometer avenue, which is protected as a natural monument. The park at Ulenburg is also protected. It was laid out in the 19th century and features a valuable, rare collection of trees. The Löhne Heritage Trail starts at Löhne station and leads to Ulenburg moated castle.

Another distinctive landscape feature is the Bramschebach/Nagelsbachtal nature reserve. It follows the municipal boundary between Herford and Löhne for around six kilometers and covers 197 hectares. The area is a wetland refuge and a characteristic, well-developed Siek system of the Ravensberg Hills. Please stay on designated paths when visiting.

Cultural Events and Other Activities

Aqua Magica combines landscape attractions with cultural events. A high ropes course is located next to the water crater. If you plan to visit, check the operator’s access rules before your visit.

Werretalhalle is a cultural and communications center in Löhne. Its varied program of events includes theater performances, art exhibitions, and creative workshops. As the program changes, it is recommended that you check event dates for your travel period. This way, you can combine visits to historic sites and mills with a specific cultural event, if one is scheduled during your stay.

Getting There and Finding Your Way

Löhne station is served by Regional Express trains from Bünde, Herford, and Bad Oeynhausen. Bicycle spaces are limited. Check current timetables and bicycle rules before traveling. For finding your way around, the Heritage Trail has a clearly designated starting point at the station and leads to Ulenburg moated castle; timetables and routes are separate planning considerations.

Discover more destinations: Kirchlengern, Spenge, Sundern, Herford, Enger, Bünde, Vlotho, Rödinghausen.

Go to the main travel overview: Herford.