Things to do in North Münster

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North Münster
North Münster
Westphalian State Museum for Art and Cultural History showing interior views and art
Historisches Rathaus featuring heritage elements and interior views
Wochenmarkt Muenster showing markets, flowers and heritage elements

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1. Münster Cathedral

The Muenster Cathedral, first built in 1225, is one of the most iconic buildings in all of Germany’s Westphalia region. Dedicated to St. Paul, the cathedral is famous for its varied architecture ranging from Carolingian to Gothic, as well as its rich artwork and religious artifacts.
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Muenster Cathedral featuring night scenes, a square or plaza and heritage architecture

2. Prinzipalmarkt

Overlooked by some of Münster’s most regal and historic buildings, the Prinzipalmarkt is a long and lively pedestrian avenue. Here, you’ll find high-end boutiques and cafés sheltered by elegant colonnades. Meet friends in this central square and explore the sights of the Old Town quarter.
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Architectural gems of the Middle Ages line the sides of this spacious plaza that serves as Münster’s political and commercial hub.

3. Münster Castle

Elaborate sculptures, statues and landscaped gardens create a majestic setting for the Münster Castle. It was built as the prince bishop’s residence and is today an important part of the city’s university. Be sure to take a camera with you when you visit Münster Castle as the red-and-white stripes adorning the majestic frontage, as well as the green bell tower, make for striking photos.
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The baroque façade and interior of this iconic castle offer an ideal counterpart to the charming café and tropical greenhouses of the botanical gardens.

4. St. Lambert's Church

St. Lambert’s Church is an impressive Gothic addition to Muenster’s main square. The spires and stone work, now blackened with time, are beautiful and engaging. Look up, however, to spot the famous addition to the facade: three metal cages attached to the steeple of the church.
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St. Lambert\'s Church showing a city, street scenes and heritage architecture

5. Historical City Hall of Münster

Rising splendidly over Muenster’s main square, the Historisches Rathaus (Historical Town Hall of Muenster) has born witness to some of the most significant events in European history. Muenster was where the Peace of Muenster was negotiated in the Friedenssaal (Hall of Peace). This event ended the Thirty Years’ War and forced Spain to acknowledge the independence of the Netherlands. Although the building was destroyed during World War II, many of its treasures were spirited away and it was lovingly rebuilt in the 1950s. Visit to be awed by the history of this magnificent landmark.
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Historisches Rathaus which includes a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and a city

6. Westphalian State Museum for Art and Cultural History

The Westphalian State Museum for Art and Cultural History has a collection that spans the history of Westphalia, from its Roman days to the present. From coins to religious objects to sculpture, painting and graphic design, this museum provides great insight into the art and culture of Muenster and the surrounding region.
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Westphalian State Museum for Art and Cultural History featuring outdoor eating and modern architecture as well as a small group of people

7. Münster Botanical Garden

Maintained by the University of Münster, the Münster Botanical Garden is a stunning leafy haven beside the Prince Bishop’s Castle. It was founded at the beginning of the 19th century and has an array of greenhouses containing flora from exotic parts of the globe. Visit Münster Botanical Garden with family or friends to stroll along the banks of the stream, appreciating the serenity in this 11-acre (4.6-hectare) garden.
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With a stream, a lake and a palace, this scenic park and its tropical greenhouses provide an idyllic escape just outside the city center of Münster.

8. Wochenmarkt Münster

Foodies of all ages will find much to excite their tastebuds at the Wochenmarkt Muenster. This food and crafts market dominates the area in front of Muenster Cathedral. Rain or shine, summer or winter, the people of Muenster spend their mornings sampling the many goods on offer, from traditional bratwurst to Greek antipasti, to Chinese noodles.
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Wochenmarkt Muenster featuring heritage architecture, flowers and markets

What to do in North Münster

Popular places to visit

Muenster Cathedral featuring night scenes, a square or plaza and heritage architecture

Münster Cathedral

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Magnificent architecture and artwork is why this house of prayer has the reputation of being one of the most splendid buildings in Germany.

Münster Cathedral
Prinzipalmarkt

Prinzipalmarkt

Architectural gems of the Middle Ages line the sides of this spacious plaza that serves as Münster’s political and commercial hub.

Prinzipalmarkt
University of Münster

University of Münster

4/5(1 review)

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Münster during your trip to Münster. You can seek out the cycling trails while in the area.

University of Münster
Münster Castle

Münster Castle

The baroque façade and interior of this iconic castle offer an ideal counterpart to the charming café and tropical greenhouses of the botanical gardens.

Münster Castle
St. Lambert\'s Church showing a city, street scenes and heritage architecture

St. Lambert's Church

Learn about a darker episode in Muenster’s turbulent past at this beautiful Gothic place of worship in the center of the city.

St. Lambert's Church
Historisches Rathaus which includes a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and a city

Historical City Hall of Münster

5/5(2 reviews)

Nowhere is Muenster’s reputation as the “City of Peace” more celebrated than in this beautiful Gothic building, home to a museum with fascinating artifacts, including a mummified hand.

Historical City Hall of Münster
Westphalian State Museum for Art and Cultural History featuring outdoor eating and modern architecture as well as a small group of people

Westphalian State Museum for Art and Cultural History

Follow Germany’s Westphalia region through the ages at this comprehensive museum housed in a hyper-modern building in the heart of Muenster’s Old Town.

Westphalian State Museum for Art and Cultural History
Münster Botanical Garden

Münster Botanical Garden

With a stream, a lake and a palace, this scenic park and its tropical greenhouses provide an idyllic escape just outside the city center of Münster.

Münster Botanical Garden
Wochenmarkt Muenster featuring heritage architecture, flowers and markets

Wochenmarkt Münster

Mingle with locals and experience the buzzing atmosphere while browsing delicious treats at this biweekly gathering in Muenster’s main square.

Wochenmarkt Münster

Areas of North Münster

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Gievenbeck

While there might not be top attractions in Gievenbeck, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Allwetterzoo Münster and Münster Botanical Garden.

Gievenbeck
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Kinderhaus

Kinderhaus is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Münster Castle and Münster Cathedral if you have time to explore the area.

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Kreuzviertel

While Kreuzviertel may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Münster Cathedral and Wochenmarkt Münster.

Kreuzviertel
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Coerde

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Coerde and surrounding area, you can visit St. Lambert's Church and Münster Cathedral.

Coerde
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Neutor

While Neutor isn't home to many top sights, Münster Castle and Westphalian State Museum for Art and Cultural History are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Sandrup

When in Sandrup, you can plan a visit to Münster Castle and Münster Cathedral, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Sandrup
Muenster featuring outdoor eating and heritage elements as well as a small group of people

Münster

Photo "Altenberge" by J.-H. Janßen (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by J.-H. Janßen (CC BY-SA)

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