Schöppingen: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

St. Brictius Church in Schöppingen was first mentioned in official records in 838 and was originally built around 1100 as a hall church. It contains a winged altar attributed to the so-called Master of Schöppingen and dated to around 1455. Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Schöppingen can then continue searching for accommodation.

Culture and History

Schöppingen Town Hall was built in 1583. The Old Town Hall is used for formal receptions, concerts, exhibitions, and private celebrations.

Since 1989, Künstlerdorf Schöppingen has operated as an international institution for cultural production and artist residencies. Its programme regularly offers insights into artistic processes and opportunities for personal exchange with resident artists. Künstlerdorf Schöppingen is located on two farmsteads from the early 19th century that are listed as historic monuments.

Active Pursuits

Various regional cycle routes, long-distance cycle paths, and hiking trails run through Schöppingen.

Further Experiences

At Ostergarten, guided tours lead through specially designed rooms depicting the events of Passiontide and Easter. Sole-Light Vechtebad uses water treated with natural brine. During tours of the Sasse distillery, visitors can see how spirits are made from regional grain, spring water, and traditional craftsmanship; tastings are available.

Townscape and Getting There

Schöppingen is associated with an urban townscape. Künstlerdorf Schöppingen can be reached by the direct S70/S71 bus to the Altes Rathaus stop; from there, Feuerstiege 6 is a two-minute walk away.

More Destinations

More places within the same destination:

Isselburg, Reken, Legden, Bocholt, Vreden, Ahaus, Stadtlohn.

To the overview of the wider destination: Borken.