Send in Münster

One of the largest funfairs in Münsterland attracts up to one million visitors to Münster's Schlossplatz every year. Against the backdrop of the beautiful castle, fairground rides, stalls and culinary delights make for entertaining days. Three times a year: in spring, summer and autumn. We particularly recommend a ride on the Ferris wheel, where you can enjoy the panoramic view over the city. The highlight is the big fireworks display on Friday evening. You can't miss it! A novelty that will delight those looking to save money is the Family Day: on Thursdays between 2pm and 11pm, all amusement rides and rides offer a 30 per cent discount, while shops reduce the price of a main item by 25 per cent.

The city of opportunities

In addition to the programme, there is much more to discover in the city. The castle park and botanical gardens with their colourful flora are just opposite. The Aasee lake is also not far away, inviting you to take a stroll and relax. The Prinzipalmarkt, many interesting museums and other attractions await you in the city centre.

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Guests have fun at the bumper cars
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Visitors on the Send
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Sales stall with sweets
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Ferris wheel and other rides at the Send
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Carousel at the Send Münster
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View of the Ferris Wheel
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New and old traditions

Bumper cars, ghost trains, lottery stalls, sweet treats and much more - every year, the approx. 32,000 sqm large fairground on the Schlossplatz is transformed into the venue for the largest folk festival in Münster. Up to 200 fairground businesses from all over Germany gather here and present their new, but also traditional rides, snack stands and sales stalls. In addition to the usual stalls, traditional crafts are also on display here and you can let yourself be transported back to the old days.

Speaking of old times. Why do people in Münster actually say "Send" and not "Kirmes"? The word Send has its origins in an assembly of clergymen held in Münster from the 9th century onwards. The so-called "synod". It is assumed that from around the 11th century a large market followed the meeting, which later became the popular fair.

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Send | Tips on how to get there

The best way to get to the fair is by bus, train or - in typical Münster fashion - by bike. It only takes about ten minutes by bus from Münster Central Station to the bus stops around the Send. You can take these bus lines: 5 and 6 (get off at the "Überwasserstraße" stop) and 11, 12, 13 and 22 (get off at the "Landgericht" stop).

Are you travelling by car? Then the following parking options are recommended: From the Lindenhof car park, access via Himmelreichallee, it takes about five minutes to walk to the show. The multi-storey car parks Aegidiimarkt and Theater are also available. From here it takes about ten minutes to get to the fair.

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