Schloß Horst

Schloß Horst is a metro station in Gelsenkirchen, Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia. Schloß Horst is situated nearby to the mosque VIKZ Moscheegemeinde Horst, as well as near the town hall BÜRGERcenter in der Vorburg Schloss Horst.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Horst Castle and St. Hippolytus Church.

Horst Castle

Castle

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Horst Castle, located in the Horst district of Gelsenkirchen, is recognized as one of Westphalia's oldest and most significant Renaissance buildings. During its construction in the 16th century, it ranked among the largest four-winged castle complexes north of the Alps, significantly influencing the architectural style of the Lippe Renaissance. Horst Castle is situated 180 metres east of Schloß Horst.

St. Hippolytus Church

Church

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St. Hippolytus Church is situated 220 metres north of Schloß Horst.

Nordsternpark

Park

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Nordsternpark is a park in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. It is located on the compound of former mine of Zeche Nordstern. After the closure of the mine in 1993 the area was redeveloped. Nordsternpark is situated 1½ km southeast of Schloß Horst.