Nature experiences in the Münsterland

They are the last of their kind in Europe. With the wild horses in the Merfelder Bruch, the Münsterland is home to one of the most extraordinary natural treasures in the country.

The most exotic inhabitants of the Münsterland have found a home in the Zwillbrocker Venn. In the west of the Münsterland, things are turning pink.

The Venner Moor is one of the few remaining raised bogs in Westphalia and is worth a trip from a botanical point of view alone.

The Hohe Mark Nature Park forms one of the most beautiful landscapes in Münsterland. The combination of forests, water, heath and wide cultivated landscapes make up its charm.

The Westrup Heath with its sandy paths and gnarled juniper bushes is one of the most beautiful landscapes in Münsterland.

Visit the beautiful park landscape of the Baumberge. Characterised by a sandstone tradition that goes back many years, they represent a special cultural and ecological feature.

A piece of the South Seas in tranquil Münsterland: the blue lagoon in Beckum is a former limestone quarry with beautiful turquoise water and a great view.

When a river reclaims its landscape and horses, wild cattle and giant donkeys find a new home, you are definitely in the Steverauen in Olfen.

Today, the raised bog near Emsdetten offers a nature reserve that is extremely worth seeing and protecting and can be explored by bicycle and on foot.

A true natural paradise right outside the city. Here you can get very close to nature - without disturbing it.

The 57-hectare Torfmoor recreation area in Hörstel with its lake of the same name has a lot to offer: You can go sailing, fishing or surfing here.

The Pröbstingsee recreation area in Borken has a lot to offer: Swimming, climbing, hiking and boating are just a few of the activities you can do here.

The Witte Venn, a very special and popular nature reserve known far beyond the borders of Ahaus, is characterised by a moorland and floodplain landscape.