What You Must Not Miss In Münster City Of Northern Germany

What You Must Not Miss In Münster City Of Northern Germany
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If you are in Germany and looking for a break from intensive trips, and overwhelming itineraries in massive cities like Berlin or Munich, come to a smaller town like Münster for 2 to 3 days. In this student city, it’s possible to experience the German cosmopolitan lifestyle in a more laid-back way. Münster is such a small city that you can visit the historical buildings, go shopping, and party at the same in the central area, only by walking. Read on to discover what you can do in this part of Northern Germany.

Learn about German history at the Town Hall (Rathaus)

what you must not miss in münster city of northern germany | learn about german history at the town hall (rathaus)

Münster Town Hall, with its Hall of Peace (Friedensaal), is known as one of the most crucial buildings of architectural design in Münster during the Gothic period of time, as well as until now. Lying on Prinzipalmarkt, the Town hall is also the location of the ‘Peace of Westphalia’. Getting to know more about German history here is an interesting way to understand the country thoroughly.

With the admission fee as low as 2 USD, you will have access to the Town Hall between 10AM and 5PM (Tue-Fri) or 4PM (weekend). Here you can find the portraits of 37 sovereigns are hung on the west wall. These are reminders of the peace negotiations, which ended the Thirty Years’ War in Germany during 1648, with the signing of the Peace of Westphalia. Read more about German history during this period of time on a given brochure at the entrance. Further historical factors about the Town Hall, or the Peace of Westphalia, can be found in the Münster City Museum.

Experience the spiritual atmosphere at the St. Paulus Dom (Cathedral)

what you must not miss in münster city of northern germany | experience the spiritual atmosphere at the st. paulus dom (cathedral)

Situated on Domplatz (Dom’s Square), roughly about a 5 minute walk from Rathaus, St. Paulus Dom, or Cathedral, is a giant work of art. If you are interested in knowing deep insights of the Cathedral historically, join the guided group.tour for a maximum of 25 people. To enjoy the quiet and spiritual atmosphere of Münster, come visit nearby churches, such as The Dominican Church or the Church of St.Clement.

Go shopping on the most expensive shopping streets in Münster

what you must not miss in münster city of northern germany | go shopping on the most expensive shopping streets in münster

Take a walk along Prinzipalmarkt and down South to Rothenburg, or Ludgeristraße, where you can enjoy the luxurious shopping experiences at the most expensive shops in Münster. Enjoy the pleasure of a shopping spree here at one of the best shopping streets of Germany.

Have a beer at the Old Town

what you must not miss in münster city of northern germany | have a beer at the old town

Not far from the Cathedral is the Ludgeri quarter with many restaurants, pubs, and cafes. The city wakes up at night, so make sure to come here between Wednesday and Saturday to taste a beer or two. With over three thousand international students among four universities throughout Münster, the city does a great job offering suitable facilities for foreign, and local students to receive the best education possible.

Münster - the city with one of the best qualities of life in the world

Münster is the city that keeps its German history alive. Churches, museums, and houses lie on the same squares, which tell different stories of the city itself. For its historical and tranquil, yet dynamic and vigorous atmosphere, the city has won an award for having one of the best qualities of life in the world. As there are two cities named Münster in Germany, make sure you come to the right one in Northern Germany, and enjoy your time here!

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Meet Huong, a passionate explorer born and raised in Hanoi, Vietnam. In 2011, she ventured from her homeland to Finland, where she caught the European travel bug. Since 2015, Huong has embraced the...Read more

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