Münster, city of peace, is located in North Rhine-Westphalia. The city is best known for the Peace Hall in the Historic City Hall, its beautiful gabled houses and the Lamberti Church.
In 1648, after long negotiations, Münster and Osnabrück concluded the Peace of Westphalia, which ended the Thirty Years’ War. This event left its mark on world history and to this day Münster is considered a city of peace.
When visiting Münster, you can not only walk in the footsteps of peace. Numerous museums attract visitors with their exhibitions, there are beautiful churches and a gorgeous old town to explore.
Münster is also a green city. Not only is the bicycle the most popular means of transportation in the city, but there are also parks and the Aasee, which invite you to relax.
Münster City of Peace – Sights
Münster is a cycling city. Anyone who drives a car here has only themselves to blame. The cycle paths are - in contrast to our home town of Berlin - superbly developed. There are bicycle traffic lights everywhere, bicycle parking spaces and I have never experienced such bicycle-friendly drivers.Why isn't that the case everywhere?
An attraction for tourists from all over the world is the Peace Hall in Münster. During our time in Münster, a visit was definitely not to be missed, because history was made here.
Dusk is slowly falling over Münster and we are already excitedly walking back and forth in front of the Lamberti Church. Around 8:30 pm, the Türmerin begins her ascent into the tower of the church and we are allowed to accompany her.
We accepted an invitation to Münster and went on a search for traces around the theme of peace.
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Travel information about Münster
Arrival
By plane
Münster Osnabrück Airport is located about 25 kilometers north of Münster. The flight offer consists mainly of regional flights and some international connections.
Shuttle buses run from the airport to the main train station in Münster.
The nearest international airport is located about 55 kilometers south in Dortmund.
By train
The main station in Münster is located on the railroad line from Hamburg to the Ruhr area. ICE trains and IC connections stop here every hour. In addition, there are numerous regional trains to the surrounding area.
By bus
National and international long-distance bus lines regularly call at the long-distance bus stop near the main train station.
By car
The city is easily accessible by car. The A1 and A43 freeways pass by the city. In addition, several federal highways from the surrounding areas lead into the city.
By ship
Münster is located on the Dortmund-Ems Canal. There are limited moorings for pleasure boats at Kreativquai in the city harbor.
By bike
The 100 castles route with its 3 circuits starts and ends in Münster. The Europaradweg R1 leads through the city.
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By public transport
From the main train station, numerous bus lines travel in a star shape throughout the entire city area.
Tickets are available from ticket vending machines and at the sales outlets of Stadtwerke Münster.
By bike
Münster is considered the bicycle city at all. The bike paths are very well developed and there are bike racks everywhere, so that you can park your bike well.
Directly at the main station is a bike station and a huge underground garage just for bikes.