Events in Münster

The Sun can be observed in white light as well as in H-alpha light. The Sun’s surface and the glowing sunspots can be observed particularly well. A filter protects both the eye and the telescope from the Sun’s intense radiation, making it safe to look at the Sun. H-alpha light offers a unique view of the Sun: a special filter, which allows only a very narrow range of sunlight to pass through, enables visitors to observe prominences, solar flares and structures on the Sun’s surface that are invisible in normal light.

Observation is only possible when the sun is shining. It is cancelled in the event of bad weather.

In addition, throughout the summer holidays, the planetarium offers a variety of (paid) shows under the dome for young and old alike. A packed programme awaits children, families and adults – featuring shows such as ‘My Home – Our Blue Planet’ (ages 4 and over), ‘Adventure in Space’ (ages 5 and over), ‘Little Major Tom’ (ages 6 and over), ‘The Fascination of Space – Expedition into the Realm of the Stars’ (ages 8 and over), ‘Journey Through Time – From the Big Bang to Humankind’ (ages 9 and over), ‘Galaxy – A Journey Through the Milky Way’ (ages 10 and over), ‘Destination: The Future – From the Present to Eternity’ (ages 12 and over), ‘Our Universe – Stars, Black Holes and Galaxies’ (ages 14 and over). The evening line-up is just as exciting: alongside live programmes and educational shows, there are music and special programmes such as “Queen – Heaven” (18+), “Music in Space” (10+), “Space Rock Symphony” (ages 12 and over) and the radio play “The Three Investigators – The Salt Dead” (ages 12 and over) are all on the programme.

Aaseepiraten set sail

For six weeks - the individual courses run for one week each - the young sailors have the Aasee firmly in their hands. Often all our boats are out and about, manned by crews organised according to age and ability. There has never been a shortage of fun when learning to sail. This is certainly one reason why some holiday weeks are always fully booked early. Incidentally, there are only two requirements for these holiday sailing courses: The children must be 6 years old and be able to swim. However, life jackets, which we provide free of charge, must be worn. Because safety comes first with us.

The sailing week always starts on Mondays and ends on Fridays. We sail daily between 10:00 and 16:00. The hungry young captains bring a packed lunch for the lunch break.

The following courses are available:

Junior courses (from 6-9 years)

We divide the junior courses into levels A, B and C. The Junior A course is for the youngest sailing beginners from the age of 6, who are given a very gentle introduction to sailing. In the Junior B course, the skills are repeated and refined. The Junior C course gives girls and boys an introduction to regatta sailing. At the age of 9, the Junior Basic course is the best place to start. You will be sailing in small teams of 3 or 4 on our stable Rügen dinghies.

Junior A: For beginners aged 6-8

Junior B: for children who have already done Junior A

Junior C: for children who have already completed Junior B

Junior basic course: for children aged 9 and over

Basic courses (from 10 years)

We divide the basic courses into levels A, B and C. Basic course A is for all sailing beginners between the ages of 10 and 15. The basic course B is characterised by repetition and refinement of sailing skills, where trapeze sailing is also possible. Basic course C always involves trapeze sailing, a few new sailing manoeuvres and more theory.

Basic course A: for all beginners aged 10 and over who would like to learn to sail

Basic course B: for anyone aged 10 and over with previous sailing experience

Basic course C: for all those who have already completed basic course B

Advanced course (from 12 years)

For all those aged 12 and over with good sailing experience who are sporty and have completed the basic B and C courses. Spinnaker and trapeze sailing round off this expert course.

Planing dinghy course (from 10 years)

For children aged 10 and over who want to sail fast and have sound previous knowledge (e.g. two sailing courses). Sailing is on the RS Feva or RS Venture, for advanced sailors also on the gennaker - wet feet are guaranteed.

Bringing plenty of enthusiasm, musical experience and a varied programme, the Monday Night Jazz Band is performing at the Hof Hesselmann Community Centre. The audience can look forward to a relaxed yet rousing concert featuring swing, jazz, Latin, blues, soul and funk.

The band, based in Münster and Telgte, was founded in 2002. For more than two decades, the musicians have been passionately dedicated to jazz and its many facets. The programme centres on swing and jazz pieces from the 1930s and 1940s. These are complemented by bossa nova, Latin, blues, soul and funky rhythms.

However, the Monday Night Jazz Band does not simply reproduce well-known tunes faithfully. Their own arrangements, fresh musical ideas and the band’s distinctive style lend the pieces a special character. The result is a varied programme that appeals to fans of classic swing as well as lovers of more modern jazz sounds.

Under the motto ‘You’ve got to have some swing’, the band combines catchy melodies with lively rhythms, expressive vocals and plenty of scope for solo improvisations. Elegant swing classics alternate with laid-back bossa nova rhythms, soulful blues numbers and groovy soul and funk tracks.

Vocals and brass meet guitar, piano, bass and drums. Together, these experienced musicians create a warm, lively band sound. The rhythm section provides the musical foundation, whilst vocals and brass repeatedly add new highlights with melodies and solos.

The Monday Night Jazz Band has been performing for many years at concerts, cultural events, town festivals and open-air events in the Münsterland region and beyond. Their venues have included events in Münster, Telgte and Coesfeld, as well as the Töwerland Festival on Juist.

The concert at Hof Hesselmann promises an entertaining afternoon for jazz fans and for anyone who enjoys live, authentic music. Of course, no prior knowledge of jazz is required. You can listen intently, relax and enjoy the music, tap your foot to the beat, or simply let the great atmosphere sweep you away.

Look forward to lively rhythms, soulful melodies, rousing solos and plenty of jazz at the Hof Hesselmann Community Centre.

Almost forgotten Westphalian poets are given a second chance: for around two and a half hours, they are allowed to emerge from the afterlife and return to the places where they once worked – sent by the gods, who have finally yielded to the poets’ pleas. And so Annette von Droste-Hülshoff, Hermann Landois, Christian Dietrich Grabbe and Peter Hille return to earth – accompanied by live music featuring the cello and guitar.

As dusk falls, figures from another era appear: the poets wander through the ranks of the picnic-goers, sit down amongst the people and recite their works. Monologues and poems intertwine with the sound of the cello and guitar.

A special guest arrives from the future: a replicant from the year 2036 turns up unexpectedly and raises new questions with his accounts of social life in the coming decades. Both bewildering and fascinating, he seeks to bring the past and the future into dialogue. The performance ends as it began: as darkness falls, the poets disappear – accompanied by the replicant, who only reluctantly accepts his fate – back into the realms beyond.

Artistic

Ensemble: The literary roles are portrayed by Regine Andratschke, Markus von Hagen, Eckhard Ischebeck, Stefan Naszay and Tilman Rademacher. Former zoo director Jörg Adler also makes an appearance. Yoon Han on the cello and Michael Kolberg on guitar and sound effects provide the musical accompaniment. The concept, realisation and design are by Thomas Nufer.

Note on the weather:

In the event of bad weather, the event will unfortunately have to be cancelled

Further dates:
15 August 2026
22 August 2026
23 August

2026 Tickets: available online

This lantern-lit tour takes you past historic town houses, through dark alleyways to mysterious walls behind which strange things are said to have happened! The night watchman has been ensuring safety and order since the Middle Ages - experience first-hand what life was like back then and step into the cathedral of your past. Explore the city at night with the night watchman, illuminated only by lanterns and candlelight. A tour that brings history to life! Accompany the night watchman on his exciting patrol through the old town of Münster and immerse yourself in a bygone era - exciting, entertaining and with a special atmosphere.

By lantern light, accompany the guardian of the citizens' weal and woe through the dark streets of the old town. Hear about his daily work and the hustle and bustle between the cathedral castle and the city walls: about rich merchants and dirty alleyways, about the bustling market and episcopal power, about Gruet beer and secular jurisdiction - and last but not least about his "colleague", the tower keeper.

And when his horn sounds at the end of the tour, you will not only be privy to the "historical misdemeanours" of the tower keeper, but also a good piece of the long-gone history of the old Hanseatic city of Münster.

Meeting point: Town Hall courtyard, Chillida benches
Duration: 1.5 hours

No pre-booking necessary.

During the summer holidays, the Gene-LAB at the LWL Museum of Natural History is hosting activities related to the exhibitions on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays between 11 am and 5 pm.

Visitors can immerse themselves in times long past and discover what North Rhine-Westphalia looked like in the past. Or they can stay in the present and take a closer look at cells and DNA. There is plenty to learn and experience in the Gene-LAB and the exhibitions during the summer holidays. Visitors can explore fossils and discover the secrets they hold. Alternatively, they can go in search of traces of prehistoric creatures and the creatures that inhabit our landscapes today. You can also find out which foods you can eat with which teeth, or take part in the prehistoric quiz and the Gene Rally as you wander through the exhibitions.

No booking is required. Just pop in and join in.

Münster crime city tour:

Ever since Wilsberg, Boerne and Thiel started investigating, there have been murders in Münster - and not too few! The otherwise tranquil cathedral city has established itself nationwide as a crime city - fortunately more on the screen. However, Münster also has its fair share of scandalous murders and many a bizarre crime.

This tour opens up secret files, traces legendary cases and takes you to the original film locations. On the one hand, we show how Münster developed into a popular TV city - murderously good and criminally exciting! But we also show the historical significance of these locations and how they are currently used.

Meeting point: City Library, Alter Steinweg
Duration: 1.5 hours

Groove, melody and a real zest for performance: the Piet Gorecki Trio blends modern smooth jazz with funk, blues, Latin, soul and a dash of 1970s rock.

At the heart of the group is pianist, Hammond organist, singer and composer Piet Gorecki. Together with Thomas ‘Denne’ Denzin on bass and Martin Kruzig on drums, he performs mainly his own compositions – at times powerful and rousing, at others dreamy, contemplative or melancholic.

The band playfully describes their distinctive sound as ‘Advanced Elevator Music’. But this music is far too lively to be merely background noise: virtuoso keyboard work, a powerful rhythmic foundation and the palpable joy of making music together make the concert a varied experience for jazz enthusiasts and anyone who loves handcrafted, groovy music.

The trio has been active since 2014 and has so far released the albums *Second Life*, *Indigo Moods* and *Acoustic Lifesigns*.

Line-up:

Piet Gorecki – piano, Hammond organ, keyboards and vocals

Thomas “Denne” Denzin – bass

Martin Kruzig – drums

Almost forgotten Westphalian poets are given a second chance: for around two and a half hours, they are allowed to emerge from the afterlife and return to the places where they once worked – sent by the gods, who have finally yielded to the poets’ pleas. And so Annette von Droste-Hülshoff, Hermann Landois, Christian Dietrich Grabbe and Peter Hille return to earth – accompanied by live music featuring the cello and guitar.

As dusk falls, figures from another era appear: the poets wander through the ranks of the picnic-goers, sit down amongst the people and recite their works. Monologues and poems intertwine with the sound of the cello and guitar.

A special guest arrives from the future: a replicant from the year 2036 turns up unexpectedly and raises new questions with his accounts of social life in the coming decades. Both bewildering and fascinating, he seeks to bring the past and the future into dialogue. The performance ends as it began: as darkness falls, the poets disappear – accompanied by the replicant, who only reluctantly accepts his fate – back into the realms beyond.

Artistic

Ensemble: The literary roles are portrayed by Regine Andratschke, Markus von Hagen, Eckhard Ischebeck, Stefan Naszay and Tilman Rademacher. Former zoo director Jörg Adler also makes an appearance. Yoon Han on the cello and Michael Kolberg on guitar and sound effects provide the musical accompaniment. The concept, production and design are by Thomas Nufer.

Note on the weather:

In the event of bad weather, the event will unfortunately have to be cancelled.

Further dates:
15 August 2026
22 August 2026
23 August

2026 Tickets: available online