- There are more bikes than people here—watch out on the Promenade (the ring road for bikes)!
- Prinzipalmarkt is the historic main street with beautiful arcades and gabled houses.
- St. Lambert's Church has three iron cages hanging from the tower (where Anabaptist leaders were displayed—dark history!).
- The Aasee is a huge lake right in the city center, great for sailing or walking.
- The Picasso Museum is surprisingly excellent for a city of this size.
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When to go: Spring or Summer
May to September is best for cycling and sitting by the lake.
December is lovely for the Christmas markets (there are 5 of them!).
- Best: May-Sep.
- Christmas: Markets.
- Rain: Frequent.
Getting there: Train or FMO
Muenster/Osnabrueck Airport (FMO) is small. Most people take the train to Muenster (Westf) Hbf.
It's well connected to Dortmund and Cologne by train.
- Train: Main station.
- Airport: FMO.
- Bus: FlixBus.
Where to stay: Altstadt
Stay in the Altstadt (Old Town) to be near the sights and bars.
The Hafen (Harbour) area is trendy with restaurants and clubs.
- Altstadt: Historic.
- Hafen: Trendy/Nightlife.
- Station: Convenient.
What to see: Cages and Peace
See the cages on St. Lambert's. Visit the Friedenssaal (Hall of Peace) in the Town Hall.
Walk the Promenade (green belt around the city). Visit the Cathedral (Dom).
- St. Lambert's: The cages.
- Town Hall: Peace Hall.
- Promenade: Green ring.
- Aasee: Lake.
Food: Westphalian Ham
Try Westphalian Ham on Pumpernickel bread. Pinkus Muller is the local brewery (Altbier).
Potthast is a traditional beef stew.
- Ham: Local specialty.
- Pinkus: Organic beer.
- Pumpernickel: Dark bread.
- Kiepenkerl: Traditional food.
Getting around: Bike!
Rent a bike. It's the only way to truly experience Muenster. The Promenade is a bike highway.
Buses are good, but biking is faster.
- Bike: Essential.
- Walk: Old Town.
- Bus: Reliable.
Budget: Moderate
It's a wealthy city, but student prices exist.
Museums and food are reasonably priced.
- Food: Mid-range.
- Bike Rental: Cheap.
- Hotels: Can be pricey.
1 Day in Muenster
Morning: Prinzipalmarkt and Town Hall (Peace Hall). St. Lambert's Church.
Lunch: Westphalian food at Altes Gasthaus Leve.
Afternoon: Rent a bike. Cycle the Promenade. Relax by the Aasee.
Evening: Drinks in the Hafen area.
- Morning: History.
- Afternoon: Cycling.
- Evening: Harbour vibes.
FAQ
Why so many bikes?
It's flat, compact, and has a huge student population.
What's with the cages?
In 1536, three Anabaptist leaders were tortured and their bodies hung in cages as a warning. The cages are still there.
Is it safe?
Extremely safe.