Wildpark

Wildpark Dülmen is a 250-hectare woodland area dominated by beech and oak forests, interspersed with open meadows. The grounds feature two main ponds and numerous small pools that create a varied landscape for walking.

The park was founded in the 1860s when the Duke of Croÿ commissioned landscape designer Edward Milner to create the grounds. Milner designed it in the English style, featuring ponds, wooden bridges, and meadows as key elements.

Native animals like fallow deer and moorland sheep live freely throughout the grounds. Their presence shapes how visitors experience the natural world and local traditions around wildlife watching.

Three free parking areas serve the park: Altes Mesem, Am Wasserturm, and Am Hüttendyk. All are close to walking paths that lead directly into the grounds without additional access steps.

The grounds offer four smaller circular routes and one longer hiking trail for visitors to choose from. This network allows people to observe wildlife while preserving the natural habitats.

Location: Dülmen

Inception: 1860s

GPS coordinates: 51.83022,7.25461

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:08