What to do in North Münster

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Places to Visit in North Münster

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Activities

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Münster-Highlights-Tour with Rickshaw-Guide

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Dortmund: Borusseum Borussia Dortmund Museum Entry Ticket

Dortmund: Borusseum Borussia Dortmund Museum Entry Ticket

NZ$18
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Dortmund: Borusseum Borussia Dortmund Museum Entry Ticket
Private guided rickshaw city tour in Munster

Münster Unpacked Tour : Rickshaw City Tour with Guide

NZ$69
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Münster Unpacked Tour : Rickshaw City Tour with Guide
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Oberhausen Tickets

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Oberhausen Tickets

NZ$41
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Oberhausen Tickets
Dortmund: Skywalk

Dortmund: Skywalk

NZ$50
per adult
Dortmund: Skywalk
Münster: Old Town Historical Walking Tour by "Geo Epoche"

Münster: Old Town Historical Walking Tour by "Geo Epoche"

NZ$50
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Münster: Old Town Historical Walking Tour by "Geo Epoche"
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1. 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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A cobblestone street lined with historic buildings, including a shop with a sign that reads "Kästers."

2. 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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A historic cathedral with a tall tower and intricate architecture, surrounded by trees and a cobblestone square.

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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4. 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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5. 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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6. 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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7. Townhouse Tower

The Townhouse Tower is a tall free-standing structure with an elegant clock overlooking the Prinzipalmarkt. It is the sole survivor from an early 20th-century townhouse, most of which was destroyed in World War II. Visit the Townhouse Tower to hear the sound of the glockenspiel instrument that plays three times per day.
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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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