NRW Day 2026: Discover the Münsterland

From 28 to 30 August 2026, Münster will be the venue for NRW Day. Under the motto ‘Democracy lives. Diversity unites.’, North Rhine-Westphalia is celebrating its 80th anniversary – with themed zones, stages and plenty of hands-on activities. The Münsterland region will also be represented at several venues, inviting visitors to discover THE GOOD LIFE.


General opening hours:

  • Friday, 28 August 2026: 4 pm to 8 pm
  • Saturday, 29 August 2026: 10 am to 8 pm
  • Sunday, 30 August 2026: 11.00 am to 8.00 pm (Sunday shopping)

Münsterland Market

On Saturday and Sunday, 29 and 30 August, the Münsterland Market offers a little respite from the hustle and bustle of the festivities, with the welcoming atmosphere of a market square. At the invitation of District President Andreas Bothe, various market stalls will showcase ‘THE GOOD LIFE’ with a wide range of products from the region. In the Bürgerhalle of the District Government building on Domplatz, visitors can discover regional specialities from the Münsterland and chat directly with the people who make the products.

On display will be products awarded the Münsterland Seal of Quality and organic regional produce from the‘Münsterland Eco-Model Region’. Anyone fancying an authentic Münsterland experience can climb into the saddle of a riding simulator and gallop away to experience the spirit of the Münsterland horse-riding region. With the Münsterland Market, the District Government building becomes both a lively meeting place and a cosy spot to linger. 


Opening hours:

  • Saturday, 29 August 2026: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday, 30 August 2026: 11 am to 5 pm

Exhibiting companies:

We bake with passion here
© Cibaria
cibaria Organic Wholemeal Bakery in Münster

For many years, the organic wholemeal bakery cibaria has been synonymous with artisanal baked goods made from the finest organic ingredients. Whether it’s bread, rolls or sweet pastries – these bioregional specialities are available at weekly markets, in organic shops, farm shops and at their own café in Münster. You can try them for yourself at the Münsterland Market.

EIS LOUNGE Maria Veen
© Münsterland e.V./R. Dombrowski
Maria-Veen Ice Lounge in Reken

At the Maria Veen Ice Cream Lounge, people with and without disabilities work side by side. The homemade ice cream is made at the neighbouring Benediktushof using regional ingredients. At the Münsterland Market, the Ice Cream Lounge awaits you with its ice cream bike, offering a refreshing break from the hustle and bustle of the festival.

View of the Emshof
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Emshof from Telgte

The Emshof is an organically run educational farm on the banks of the Ems. Here, school classes, nursery groups and families can experience sustainable farming first-hand. At the Münsterland Market, the team will be sharing insights into their educational work.

Hidding Delicatessen and Butcher’s from Nordwalde
© Feinkostfleischerei Hidding
Hidding Delicatessen and Butcher’s from Nordwalde

Hidding Delicatessen is a family-run artisan business with a heart and a ethos. It uses meat sourced from local farmers to produce its meat specialities and modern delicatessen products, and is synonymous with quality from the Münsterland region.

Illustrative image
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Entrup Nursery in Altenberge

The Demeter farm community in Entrup grows seasonal organic vegetables with the help of staff, volunteers and members of the association. The range is complemented by juices made from fruit grown in their own orchard. The produce is available at weekly markets, in the farm shop and at the Münsterland Market.

Gerbermann Grain Distillery
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Gerbermann Grain Distillery in Everswinkel

The Gerbermann grain distillery is now run by the fifth generation of the family. Using grain grown on their own farm and other regional ingredients, they produce high-quality grain spirits and liqueurs. A true taste of home, which you can also discover at the Münsterland Market.

Cooking oils from Münsterlandmühle
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Münsterlandmühle from Greven

At their Münsterlandmühle, Saskia Rauner and Markus Lindken produce 18 different types of cooking oil, as well as mustards and sauces, using bioregional ingredients. Gentle cold-pressing yields high-quality products with a full-bodied flavour. They showcase their specialities at the Münsterland Market and are happy to tell visitors more about their work.

Beer from Steinfurt
© Rolinck Privatbrauerei
Rolinck Private Brewery in Steinfurt

For over 200 years, the Rolinck private brewery has been synonymous with the art of regional brewing in the Münsterland region. At the Münsterland Market, you can discover and enjoy the speciality beers from this long-established company. Also on offer is a naturally cloudy light lager brewed exclusively for North Rhine-Westphalia’s anniversary.

A small sheep farm in Lüdinghausen
© Stefan Naber
Stefan Naber’s sheep farm in Lüdinghausen

Stefan Naber runs a sustainable, circular farm with his flock of sheep. As well as high-quality organic lamb, the farm produces skins, wool and natural wool pellets for the garden. He sells his regional produce directly from the farm and at the Münsterland Market.

Weidenhof in Lengerich
© Klement Kleinebrahm GbR
Weidenhof from Lengerich

Organic vegetables have been grown at the Weidenhof for more than 20 years. The produce from the Tecklenburger Land region goes straight into customers’ vegetable boxes or to the farm shop. The Weidenhof brings fresh, home-grown organic vegetables to the Münsterland Market.

The Haus Hall Workshops’ Plantation
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Haus Hall Workshops in Gescher

Under the BioPur brand – ‘Delight from Coesfeld’ – the Haus Hall workshops combine regional produce, quality and inclusion. At the Marienburg Coesfeld organic farm, people with and without disabilities work together to process the harvested fruit into juices and fruit spreads. You can discover these and other BioPur products at the Münsterland Market.

Cheese from the Harbour Dairy
© Münsterland e.V./Lisa Reitinger
Tasting of products bearing the Münsterland Seal, organised by LandFrauenService

LandFrauenService invites you to a tasting of products bearing the Münsterland seal of quality. Look forward to specialities from the Geiping Bakery in Lüdinghausen, the Hafenkäserei Münster and the Gerdes Beekeeping Farm in Havixbeck.

Tourist area

At the tourism fair, the Münsterland region is showcasing itself at the Roggenmarkt under the slogan “MÜNSTERLAND. THE GOOD LIFE.” as one of North Rhine-Westphalia’s most popular holiday and day-trip destinations. At our stand, you can get tips from locals and regional experts on cycling, the region’s equestrian scene, and its castles and palaces.

Visitors are warmly invited to get creative and bring the diversity of the Münsterland to life with our giant colouring picture. 

Climate City Mile

At the Climate City Mile by Lake Aasee, you’ll experience the Münsterland region at its most sustainable and innovative. Here, we’ll show you how the Münsterland region is preparing for the future. Discover the circular economy, climate protection, green innovations and start-ups for THE GOOD LIFE. 

NRW Mile

You can find out everything there is to know about bioregional food on Friday 28 August, from 4 pm to 8 pm, at the Münsterland Eco-Model Region’s stand at the Chamber of Agriculture on Aegidiistraße. Test your knowledge of organic farming with the organic quiz and the seed quiz.

Münster railway station
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
Getting here

Due to road closures, we recommend travelling by public transport or by bike. Throughout the weekend, public transport to Münster from anywhere in North Rhine-Westphalia is free with the eezy.nrw fare.

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