MÜNSTER MARKETING
Klemensstraße 10
48143 Münster
Tel. +49(0)2 51/4 92-27 10
Fax +49(0)2 51/4 92-77 43
tourismus@stadt-muenster.de
No matter whether you arrive by car or train, by plane or bicycle, the university town Münster is convenient to reach. Even coming to Münster by boat is not a problem at all.
... by car
You can reach Münster directly via the A1 and A43 speedways. The trip from Frankfurt a. M., Hamburg or Amsterdam will take you approx. 3 hours, the trip from Berlin to Münster takes approx. 5 hours. Comprehensive information about the environmental zone, which will enter into effect starting on 1 January, 2010, can be found at www.muenster.de/stadt/umwelt/umweltzone.html
... by train
Münster’s main station is situated right in the city centre. Via its IC, EC, and ICE connections, Münster is linked with Germany's and Europe's metropolises. The train ride from Hamburg or Cologne to Münster takes two hours, from Berlin it's approx. 3.5 hours, while Enschede (NL) is a solid hour away. The railway mission of Münster offers boarding, changing, and deboarding assistance for handicapped passengers. Contact: Telephone: +49 (0)2 51.4 58 02, e-mail: bahnhofsmission@caritas-ms.de. Up-to-date railroad connections are available at www.bahn.de.
... by plane
There is a multitude of direct domestic and European connections to the international airport Münster-Osnabrück (FMO). Flights from Amsterdam, Berlin, Frankfurt a. M. or Munich to the FMO will take you about an hour. From here, you can reach the city centre of Münster by bus or taxi in approx. 30 minutes. Up-to-date information at www.fmo.de.
… by bicycle
A multitude of excellently signposted bicycle routes will guide you safely to Münster. The European Bicycle Track R1 from Calais to St. Petersburg, the Route of 100 Castles, the Route of Peace, and many more…
… by boat
Münster is linked to the European network of waterways via the Dortmund-Ems Canal. And anchors are cast at the Creative Quay - where else?
Being mobile in Münster …
Münster is a city of short distances. The tourist features in the old town can be reached comfortably by foot. Lowered curbstones and blind-friendly auxiliary devices make it easy for wheelchair users, blind and visually handicapped persons to explore the city. You can also be on the move safely and comfortably by bicycle in Münster.And what’s more, an excellently developed public transport network is at your disposal as well. Up-to-date information on public transport can be obtained from the mobilé service centre across from the central station (Mon-Fri from 9.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m. and Sat from 9.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m.) or at www.stadtwerke-muenster.de/fahrgaeste.
Overnight accomodation for motor homes and RV’s be found directly in front of Münster’s campground. It is understood that you can profit from its conveniences! As far as further parking facilities are regarded, please contact the staff of Münster Information. We will ge glad to assist you!