Spring Awakening in the Münsterland

What would Münsterland be without its gardens and parks? They are the highlights in the middle of the well-kept park landscape and inspire in spring with their splendour of blossoms. Wide meadows invite you to picnic or take a break, colourful flowerbeds are full of life and the scent of the flowers foreshadows summer.

The Botanical Garden of Münster is an oasis of peace in the middle of the city. Here, native spring bloomers meet exotic plants from all over the world. Tulips in countless colours line the paths around the greenhouses. The botanical garden around the beautifully landscaped lake is particularly picturesque and peaceful. Between the winding paths and old trees, you will always discover new spring flowers.

Our next tip is truly exceptional: the District educational garden in Steinfurt is largely devoted to fruit growing. More than 300 varieties of fruit grow in the park-like grounds and present a colourful picture in spring. Various themed gardens not only make the hearts of garden lovers beat faster. Numerous bulbous plants form beautiful beds and guide you through the different areas. Secluded seating areas invite you to enjoy spring with all your senses. Let yourself be inspired by the numerous ideas for your garden and learn more about flora and fauna on the Garden Experience Trail.

Families in particular feel at home in the Four Seasons Park in Oelde. A varied park has developed on the site of the former regional garden show. Around the large lake, large spring ponds provide a veritable sea of colour. New perspectives make a walk through the park an experience that is sure to leave you bored. The numerous playgrounds - from the low ropes course to the play castle to the Devil's Bridge - make sure of that. If the weather is good, we recommend a ride on a pedal boat across the lake. And if there are clouds in the sky, the Klipp Klapp children's museum is just right for you.

Tip: During the holidays there is an Easter rally for children in the Four Seasons Park.

When the sun comes out more often and the temperatures rise, it's time to linger in the beer garden or in the outdoor area of a café. The Landgasthof Haarmühle in Ahaus is a perfect stop for foodies and nature lovers! The restaurant in the middle of the Witte Venn nature reserve also offers other services in addition to catering: Bike hire, rowing boat trips, bird shooting or covered wagon tours. There is a great playground for the little ones.

In spring, butterflies don't just flutter through the air. Some people can also feel them in their tummies. A really great date idea for lovers is a vintage car picnic! You can spend a perfect day in the picturesque, hilly Tecklenburg countryside in a vintage car of your choice. In your luggage: a packed picnic basket with delicious regional products.

From around the end of March/beginning of April, the Ketteler Hof in Haltern am See opens its outdoor area. The popular leisure park attracts visitors with numerous attractions. Slide towers, water playgrounds, giant trampolines and huge playgrounds are just some of the highlights at Ketteler Hof. A paradise for children and an exciting family day out for adults. You can allow a whole day for a visit - it's a good thing that there are numerous picnic and barbecue areas in the park.

In the middle of the Münsterland, the 173 km long Sandstone Route runs through the wooded hilly landscape of the Baumberge. This cycle route leads on well-signposted paths through the five Baumberge municipalities of Nottuln, Havixbeck, Billerbeck, Rosendahl and Coesfeld. Typical for the region is the Baumberg sandstone, which can be found in many buildings with its unmistakable colour. It is particularly beautiful here in spring when the rape fields are in bloom...

Right on the outskirts of Münster you will find a particularly charming riding route for you and your horse. The Münsterland park landscape accompanies you on your ride in the footsteps of the Droste family. traces of the Droste from Haus Rüschhaus to the magnificent Hülshoff Castle. The parks of the popular castle near Havixbeck are wonderfully extensive. You should not miss a walk around the water areas. There are always new perspectives on the birthplace of the poet Annette von Droste-Hülshoff. Water is also the defining element in the "valley" of the Aa. Several rest areas along the 32-kilometre-long riding route make your spring ride a relaxing experience.

The hike along the Teutoschleife "Holperdorper Loop" leads from picturesque Lienen to the first mountain ranges of the Teutoburg Forest. Under the still light and freshly green leafy canopy of the forest, the path "abducts" you into the Holperdorper Valley. There is hardly another place where the Münsterland presents itself so idyllically. You will be thrilled by the walk around the valley. Shortly before the end of the 13-kilometre-long trail, the Malepartus forest inn invites you to take an extended break.

For the spring awakening, we have selected the most beautiful travel offers for you. With your bike, you can immerse yourself in the "Münsterland nature experience". Imposing, spacious parks alternate with romantic and lovingly designed gardens. In between, wonderful landscapes and lovely places await you, where the first beer gardens invite you to take a break. In the evening, hospitable accommodation awaits you for a restful night in the Münsterland.

The hiking trails are wonderfully peaceful in spring. Wide views and colourful landscapes reward you during your hike through the hills above the Münsterland parkland. Just the right moment to unwind.