Phoenix des Lumieres

People began chipping out the first lumps of “black gold” from the hillsides of the Ruhrgebiet around 300 years ago. The Nightingale Colliery will take you back to the time when miners could walk straight inside the galleries to get at the coal; and later sunk the first shafts below ground. Equipped with a helmet and pit lamp visitors can take a walk down the narrow gangway of our mining gallery to a genuine coal streak and experience the unique atmosphere of early mining. One of the oldest hauling engines in the region can be seen in operation in the engine house.

Mueseum. Art. Culture These three words sum up the culture programm of Vischering Castle and breathe life into the fascinating piece of architecture. The permanent exhibtion ensures entertainment for visitors from all generations by making history come alive. Moreover, the castle stages alternating culture historical exhibtions, as well as top class exhibtions of contemporary artists work. In recent years the concert series BurgJazz managed to build up a reputation by featuring high class musicians. Numerous events and festivities such as the annual Ritterlager as well as our Zaubergala , are desgined for families. Surrounded by extensive stretches of water, the castle is the ideal place for taking a stroll through beautiful scenery and the obervation of nature. We are a hand on castle for our little kids. So that also the little ones going to have fun when it comes to history. You can find our tours in english, french, dutsch, german and russia language.