Lüdinghauser Tor

The Lüdinghauser Tor features two stone towers connected by a central building, marking the southern entrance to Dülmen's historic center.

The gate structure evolved from a wooden construction in the 14th century to stone towers in the 15th century, with a central section added in 1911.

Through centuries, this gate served multiple functions, including as a toll collection point until 1836 and a city prison until 1906.

The gate remains a functioning passageway on Lüdinghauser Street, with pedestrian passages integrated into both towers to accommodate modern traffic flow.

During the period from 1938 to 1945, the Lüdinghauser Tor replaced the traditional cloverleaf cross as the official emblem of Dülmen.

Location: Dülmen

Inception: 15 century

GPS coordinates: 51.82830,7.28014

Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40