Münster
Germany · North Rhine-Westphalia · 60 m
Description
Münster is a historic university city in the heart of the Münsterland region and is widely regarded as Germany's unofficial cycling capital. The city is renowned for its historic Prinzipalmarkt with its distinctive gabled houses, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Historic Town Hall with its Peace Hall, and its exceptional cycling culture. Münster combines centuries of history with a vibrant student atmosphere, modern science, culture, and a high quality of life. The Aasee, the tree-lined Promenade encircling the old town, and the region's relaxed Westphalian character give Münster its unique charm and make it one of the most attractive destinations in northwestern Germany.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days (optimal 1 day)
Travel season
Best time to visit: April – September
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Prinzipalmarkt & Historic Town Hall
- Peace Hall (Treaty of Westphalia)
- St. Paul's Cathedral
- St. Lambert's Church & Anabaptist Cages
- Aasee Lake & Promenade
- Promenade (Tree-Lined Ring)
- Münster Palace & Botanical Garden
- Allwetterzoo Münster
- LWL Museum of Art and Culture
- Picasso Museum
- Mühlenhof Open-Air Museum
- Cathedral Square Market
- Erbdrostenhof
- LWL Museum of Natural History
- Castle Garden (Münster)
- Cycling Culture
Getting there
- Airports:
- FMO
- Train stations:
- Münster (Westf) Hauptbahnhof, Münster Zentrum Nord, Münster-Mecklenbeck