LWL-Klinikum Gütersloh

LWL-Klinikum Gütersloh is a hospital offering psychiatric, psychotherapy, and neurological care set within extensive parkland in North Rhine-Westphalia. The facility comprises multiple buildings with both heritage structures and contemporary medical wings.

The hospital was founded in 1914 to meet the region's growing psychiatric care needs during a period of medical advancement. Since then it has evolved through additions and modifications reflecting changing treatment approaches.

The hospital maintains a connection between medical care and architectural preservation, representing the evolution of German healthcare institutions through its structural elements.

The site is accessible by bus, including line 208 from Gütersloh station, with ample parking on the grounds. Plan time to walk through the extensive parkland when visiting.

Beyond standard hospital functions, the grounds feature therapeutic spaces including a swimming pool and gymnasium that are housed within the historic buildings themselves. This blend of wellness infrastructure and monument preservation reflects early 20th century institutional design principles.

Location: Gütersloh

Inception: 1914

Website: http://lwl-klinik-guetersloh.de

GPS coordinates: 51.89710,8.35564

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:06