City or town
Things to see in Münster (Germany): 68 places and when to go
Münster is a city in Germany with around 270,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 68 places in and around it, mainly Nature (18), History (17), Wildlife (16). The best known are Münster Cathedral, German Tank Museum and Schloss Münster. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 32. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 51.9704, 7.62
- Population
- About 270,000
- Places
- 68 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (18) · History (17) · Wildlife (16) · Hiking (11) · Museums and art (8) · Food and drink (8)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- DUS Düsseldorf, 96 km as the crow flies
What to see in Münster
The places in and around Münster, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Münster CathedralCathedral in Münster, Germany904 m
- German Tank MuseumMilitary museum in Munster, Germany203 km
- Schloss MünsterCastle884 m
- Vischering CastleCastle25 km
- Münstersche AaRiver in Germany17 km
- Historical City Hall of MünsterHistorical town hall in Münster1.1 km
- St. Lambert's Church, MünsterChurch in Münster, Germany1.0 km
- Westphalian State Museum of Art and Cultural HistoryMuseum of art and culture in Germany1.0 km
- ErbdrostenhofPalace1.3 km
- Bible Museum MünsterMuseum in Germany1.0 km
- Burg HülshoffCastle8.0 km
- WesterbergMountain in Germany17 km
- Apostelkirche (Münster)Church831 m
- Schloss BuldernHistory21 km
- Haus RüschhausMuseum in Münster, Germany5.0 km
- ÜberwasserkircheGothic hall church in Münster, Germany725 m
- ClemenskircheChurch1.3 km
- Westphalian Museum of Natural HistoryMuseum in Münster, Germany3.1 km
- Mühlenhof Open-Air MuseumMuseum in Germany2.7 km
- Westerwinkel CastleWater castle in Germany26 km
- Saint Sebastian Church NienbergeChurch building in Nienberge, Münster, Germany5.2 km
- Haus HavixbeckChâteau in Germany14 km
- Longinus TowerTower near Nottuln17 km
- VorbergshügelMountain in Germany6.0 km
And the other 44, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Vorbleck, Ameshorst, Bockholter Berge, Dabeckskamp, Davert, Emsaue, Feuchtgebiet Handorf, Hexenkuhle, Hölter Feld, In den Hiärken, Quellgebiet Nonnenbach, Venner Moor, Vorbergs Hügel, Waldgebiet Brock, Wolbecker Tiergarten
- History: Halstenbeck, Poppenbecker Kreuz, Mordkreuz der Mersche von Tilbeck, Wassermühle Schulze Westerath
- Museums and art: Eiskeller Altenberge, Geo-Museum Zurholt
- With kids: Münster Zoo, Hallenbad Greven, Vitus-Bad
- Food and drink: Brauerei Kemker Kultuur, Das Dackel, Finne Brauerei, Kornbrennerei Gerbermann, Läuterwerk, Lüdinghauser Brauwerkstatt, Münsteraner Finne GmbH, Wochenmarkt Domplatz
- Hiking: Jakobs-Pilgerweg Bielefeld-Wesel, Camino de Santiago, X13 Schale - Lüdinghausen, X14 Hermann-Kusch-Weg, X1648 Westfälischer Friede Weg, X2 Wesel - Gütersloh-Isselhorst, X20 Rheine - Warendorf, X21 Billerbeck - Davensberg, X3 Bocholt - Rheda-Wiedenbrück, X4 Anholt - Halle (Westf), X5 Vreden - Dissen
- Hot springs: Saerbecker Naturbadesee
When to go to Münster
The best time to visit Münster is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:01
- FebPossible9:39
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:38
- MayBest time15:26
- JunBest time16:27
- JulBest time16:02
- AugBest time14:26
- SepBest time12:23
- OctBest time10:20
- NovPossible8:29
- DecBest time7:32
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 32. In April, 68 of the 68 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Münster
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, Düsseldorf), 96 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
Other towns nearby
- Warendorf14 places26 km
- Schöppingen29 places30 km
- Rheine28 places34 km
- Hamm25 places37 km
- Gescher16 places39 km
- Haltern am See42 places41 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Münster?
The best known: Münster Cathedral, German Tank Museum, Schloss Münster, Vischering Castle, Münstersche Aa. In all, 68 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Münster?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 32.
How do you get to Münster?
The nearest main airport is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 96 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Münster as the destination and these 68 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
- GermanyBefore travelling to Germany: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Nature4690 places for nature in Germany, from Recklinghausen to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.