Discover this lively Westphalian center - a city where tradition and the modern age, past and present complement one another harmoniously.

The main eye-catcher is the St. Paul's Cathedral, with one of the most lavishly decorated naves in Germany. You'll also be delighted by the Prinzipal Market - lined by houses with pointed roofs and arched pathways, it is one of Europe's most beautiful inner-city squares. Don't miss the Town Hall, the St. Lamberti Church, and the Baroque architecture of J.C. Schlaun, including the Erbdrostenhof, St. Clemens Church, and the Castle. Also worth a visit: the Aasee recreational area with an outdoor museum, an all-weather zoo, and the Westphalian Natural History Museum.

Our recommendations: The cages on the church tower, the bony hand in the wall cabinet, the Golden Rooster, Westphalian soft sausage - all of this will make you curious to experience the "Münster Curiosities" by going on the tour of the same name. And top it off with a frothing dark beer punch.