Port of Munster, Munster
Stadthafen I, known as Hafen Münster, is an inland port of the city of Münster in Westphalia. It was opened in 1899 and branches off the Dortmund-Ems Canal as a branch port. First run as a municipal operation, it was handed over to the Stadtwerke Münster in 1953, which has been running it ever since.
From the beginning, the port was mainly designed for imports. It was badly damaged in World War II, but reopened in 1946 to receive urgently needed building materials for the city's reconstruction. Today, the harbor has become almost meaningless as a trading center for goods. Instead, mainly cultural and gastronomic establishments have settled on the north bank, forming the so-called "creative quay".
The size of the port area corresponds to the size of the old town of Münster.
From the beginning, the port was mainly designed for imports. It was badly damaged in World War II, but reopened in 1946 to receive urgently needed building materials for the city's reconstruction. Today, the harbor has become almost meaningless as a trading center for goods. Instead, mainly cultural and gastronomic establishments have settled on the north bank, forming the so-called "creative quay".
The size of the port area corresponds to the size of the old town of Münster.
Sight description based on Wikipedia.
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Port of Munster on Map
Sight Name: Port of Munster
Sight Location: Munster, Germany (See walking tours in Munster)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Munster, Germany (See walking tours in Munster)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Munster, Germany
Create Your Own Walk in Munster
Creating your own self-guided walk in Munster is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Munster Introduction Walking Tour
The picturesque city of Münster is in Westphalia, the northwestern region of Germany. It resides along the river Aa and is situated not far from the Netherlands border. Munster's roots date back to A.D. 793, when Ludger, a Frisian missionary, was sent to the region by Charlemagne to evangelize the Saxons and found a monastery. Known as the founder of Münster, Ludger later became the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Munster's Historical Buildings Walking Tour
The centuries-long history of Munster, set in stone, is still very much alive. The carefully restored ancient homes, churches, and other – sometimes peculiar – pieces of architecture, abounding the city, “tell” the tales of its past rather eloquently, all the while setting a stage that makes every visit to Munster an exciting experience.
The reconstruction of the local Old Town,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
The reconstruction of the local Old Town,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Munster's Religious Buildings Tour
Munster, a German city steeped in history and religious significance, boasts a myriad of places of worship that have withstood the test of time. Concentrated in the Old Town, they showcase the diversity of styles fit to impress anyone interested in religious architecture.
One of the most notable landmarks is the Munster Cathedral. Also known as Saint Paulus Dom, it has retained much of its... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
One of the most notable landmarks is the Munster Cathedral. Also known as Saint Paulus Dom, it has retained much of its... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles