Local Info
Welcome to Münster!
Here you'll find a special place! Münster has been accepted into the circle of "Historic Highlights of Germany" and is a member of the "The New Hanse". Münster combines the youthful charm of a university city with the history and character of a medieval town. Münster's history remains alive in the historic city center. Numerous museums, theaters and events continuously provide the city with new cultural impetus. By forming a productive center of scholarship, the University ensures a steady influx of young people from all over the world, with around 50,000 students. Münster is a stimulating city. Living, working, studying and shopping here is simply more fun. See for yourself – with your visit to Münster.
Today Münster is a modern city with 280,000 inhabitants and the lively heart of a region of more than 1.5 million people. In comparisons with other domestic and international cities, Münster continually receives acclaim – repeatedly selected as the most bicycle friendly city in Germany, twice named the European climate capital, and also awarded the 2004 LivCom Awardfor theworld’s most liveable city (in the 250,000–700,000 inhabitants category).
Shopping and Nightlife in Münster
A unique shopping world unfolds in Münster's historic city center. Elegant designer clothes shops, venerable jewellers and delightful antique shops stylishly line the Prinzipalmarkt. Shopping is a real pleasure in the extensive pedestrian zone and the cosy side streets. With bookshops, sophisticated department stores, and markets, Münster's shopping center is right in the middle of the historic city center, and is just waiting to be discovered.
Cultivated breaks are part of the Münster way of life. Take a break from your stroll around the city and enjoy the view from one of the many street cafés. Refresh yourself in the typical Westphalian pubs or one of the many excellent restaurants and recharge your batteries for another round of shopping.
You're guaranteed to find something to your taste among the more than 900 restaurants, pubs and bars in Münster. A typical example is the Kuhviertel area in the historic city center with venerable pubs and distinguished dining.
The Kreativkai, Münster's old docks area on the Dortmund-Ems canal, has also developed into a popular spot for night life. The charming view across the water has not only attracted publishing houses, artists and advertising agencies, but the area also hums with specialist restaurants, cinemas, clubs and theaters.
Contacts in Münster
If you have any questions about your visit to Münster or want to book a hotel or package deal, we will be happy to help.
Münster Marketing, general information:
Phone: +49-251-492-2710
Fax: +49-251-492-7743
Münster Marketing, tourist services (hotel reservations, package deals):
Phone: +49-251-492-2726
Fax: +49-251-492-7759
