Peace Hall in the Historic Town Hall Münster

The Peace Hall in Münster 's Historic Town Hall owes its name to the conclusion of the Spanish-Dutch Peace, which was solemnly invoked here on 15 May 1648. This peace agreement is part of the Peace of Westphalia. For five years, the peace was wrangled over in complicated negotiations. Münster as well as Osnabrück served as central negotiating locations.

In April 2015, the European Commission awarded the town halls of Münster and Osnabrück the European Heritage Label as sites of the Peace of Westphalia.

The Peace Hall today

Today, the Peace Hall has masterpieces of carving and portraits of the sovereigns and envoys who came to Münster for the Peace Treaty. The portrait gallery with the envoys' portraits was purchased by the Council as early as 1649. Wander through the hall and learn more about Münster's history. If required, you can also book a guided tour through the providers Stadt Lupe Münster e.V., StattReisen Münster e.V. and K3 Stadtführungen.

Destruction and reconstruction

Münster's town hall is a Gothic building from the middle of the 14th century. The high gables are particularly impressive. Originally, the hall served as the council chamber, whose magnificent wooden Renaissance panelling dates from around 1577.

During the air raids on Münster in the Second World War , the town hall was hit by several bombs on 28 October 1944 and burnt out completely. However, in the 1950s the characteristic arched building was rebuilt true to the original. The furnishings of the Peace Hall, which were removed during the Second World War, were also rebuilt true to the original.

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Service & Offers

  • Indoor
  • Bad weather offer
  • for groups
  • Guided tours

Opening hours

Öffnungszeiten vom 02.01. to 30.12.
  • Monday
    closed
  • Tuesday
    10:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
  • Wednesday
    10:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
  • Thursday
    10:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
  • Friday
    10:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr
  • Saturday
    10:00 Uhr bis 16:00 Uhr
  • Sunday
    10:00 Uhr bis 16:00 Uhr

On public holidays, with a few exceptions, the Münster Information Centre in the Historic Town Hall is open from 10:00 to 16:00.

Opening hours may change on some days due to events and receptions.

Outside of opening hours, you can also use our 3D tour of the Civic Hall and the Peace Hall and view the town hall online: https://tour.spacewerkhosting.de/de/tour/friedenssaal-im-historischen-rathaus .

Admission prices Friedenssaal

  • normal:
    3,00 €
  • reduced:
    2,00 €
  • Children:
    0,00 €

Groups of 10 or more:

Adults € 2

Reduced €1.50 (schoolchildren/students/persons with severe disabilities/persons aged 65 and over)

Groups of more than 10 people are requested to register for a visit to the Peace Hall, telephone + 49 (0)2 51/4 92-27 24.

Guided tours: via audio guide Guided tour on site

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The Peace Room on the Peace Route

However, the Peace Hall is not the only setting of the Peace of Westphalia. Haus Marck, the town of Lengerich and other places are also part of it. The sites are united on a 163 km cycle route. The so-called Peace Route follows the routes on which the peace riders travelled. Their task was to exchange news and information between the two negotiating sites. You can relive this route on your bike.

Events at the Peace Hall

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Oct
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Bar-hopping for singles in Münster One evening, three bars and perhaps the love of a lifetime:
16.10.2026, 19:00 16.10.2026, 23:00
Walk of Fame, Münster
Dialogues
Socialising/games/meetings

One evening, three bars and perhaps the love of your life: meet lovely singles whilst bar-hopping in Münster! Over 100 singles have already signed up.

  • 3 relaxed bar rounds
  • 8 participants per bar
  • Gender balance
  • A mix of age groups
  • Personal online area (Insider)
  • Group meetings with live matching
  • Online voting
  • Post-event community for participants only (no fake profiles)
Time
16.10.2026, 19:00 16.10.2026, 23:00
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Preis pro Person
  • Erwachsene: 19.9
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Oct
16
Fri
Night watch tour through Münster Historical themed tour by candlelight
16.10.2026, 20:30 16.10.2026, 22:00
Lamberti Fountain, Münster
guided tour

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.

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16.10.2026, 20:30 16.10.2026, 22:00
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Unsere Preise für die 1,5 stündige Nachtwächter-Tour
Preisstufen:
Kleinkinder (bis 5 Jahre) 0,00 EUR
Kinder (bis 12 Jahre) 11,90 EUR
Ermäßigt (mit Ausweis) 16,90 EUR
Erwachsene (regulär) 19,90 EUR
  • ermäßigt ((mit Ausweis)): 16.9
  • Kinder ((bis 5 Jahre)): 0
  • Kinder ((5 bis 12 Jahre)): 11.9
  • Erwachsene ((1 Person)): 19.9
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Oct
16
Fri
The night watchman's tour. The original! Through the old town by lantern light
16.10.2026, 21:30 16.10.2026, 23:00
Square of the Peace of Westphalia, Münster
Organiser: StattReisen Münster e.V.
guided tour

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.


Time
16.10.2026, 21:30 16.10.2026, 23:00
Location
Prices
Preis
  • ermäßigt: 13
  • Erwachsene: 15
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Oct
17
Sat
Crime city Münster Wilsberg, Tatort and true crime
17.10.2026, 15:00 17.10.2026, 16:30
Münster City Library, Münster
Organiser: StattReisen Münster e.V.
guided tour

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

Time
17.10.2026, 15:00 17.10.2026, 16:30
Location
Prices
Preis
  • ermäßigt: 10
  • Erwachsene: 12
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Oct
17
Sat
The night watchman tour - the original! Through Münster's old town by lantern light
17.10.2026, 21:30 17.10.2026, 23:00
Square of the Peace of Westphalia, Münster
Organiser: StattReisen Münster e.V.
guided tour

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


Registration not required

Time
17.10.2026, 21:30 17.10.2026, 23:00
Location
Prices
Preis

Voranmeldung nicht erforderlich.

  • ermäßigt: 13
  • Erwachsene: 15
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4 Tips for the Peace Room

  • There is no parking space directly at the town hall. It is best to use the surrounding parking facilities in the city centre, for example on Domplatz or in the Aagidii multi-storey car park.
  • As a reminder of the Peace of Westphalia, the café in Town Hall I bears the year as its name. It is only a few minutes' walk from the Peace Hall. At "1648" you can have lunch or just a coffee break. Enjoy the magnificent 360° panoramic view of the city.
  • Fancy some more museums? The LWL Museum of Art and Culture and the Pablo Picasso Art Museum are only a stone's throw away from the Friedenssaal.
  • You can combine your visit to the Friedenssaal with a walk in the city centre. There are many great buildings to admire here, such as Münster Cathedral or the Erbdrostenhof.

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