Summer in the Münsterland

Summer in the Münsterland means getting out and about and exploring the region. Whether it’s a bike ride, a swim in a lake, a walk in the countryside, a picnic, a family day out or some open-air culture – here you’ll find the perfect tips for warm days.

Discover destinations, leisure activities and travel ideas here for your perfect summer in the Münsterland region.

The Misty Path in the Spa Gardens Nebelweg in Bad Waldliesborn
© KWL Kultur und Werbung Lippstadt GmbH/Sabrinity
In Bad Waldliesborn
The Nebelweg in Bad Waldliesborn offers a refreshing escape from the summer heat in the heart of the leafy spa gardens. It is a special destination in the Münsterland region for families, cyclists and those seeking relaxation – ideal for a leisurely day out or a short break in North Rhine-Westphalia.
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Heathland Excursion Heathland excursion in Münster
© Lea Santora
In Münster
Immerse yourself in the blooming heathland south of Münster! On the excursion organised by the NABU Münsterland Nature Conservation Centre on 28 August, you’ll not only be able to marvel at the magnificent sea of flowers, but also learn all sorts of things about this unique habitat, its inhabitants and how it came to be. Participation is free!
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Cycle tour Ostbevern Cycle tour from Ostbevern via Sassenberg
© Münsterland e.V./Kai Marc Pel
A cool bike ride for hot days
It’s the height of summer and it’s often very hot! Fancy a refreshing bike ride all the same? This 66 km route offers just the thing: three idyllic lakes where you can go for a swim, two picturesque rivers to keep you cool as you cycle, and even a real beach atmosphere at Feldmarksee. A real highlight are the mist showers and the new water treading pool in Ostbevern: cooling off guaranteed!
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Places to visit

Bathing lakes Bathing lakes in Münsterland
© Kreis Warendorf/Christoph Steinweg
Summer, sun, beach: when it's really warm and sunny outside, we want to cool off in the water. Discover the many bathing lakes in Münsterland here!
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Indoor and outdoor pools Indoor and outdoor pools in Münsterland
© Münsterland e.V./teamfoto MARQUARDT
Athletes, water rats, action fans and wellness enthusiasts - they are all in their element in the outdoor and indoor pools. Find out here which pools there are in Münsterland.
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Gardens and parks Gardens and parks in Münsterland
© Münsterland e.V. / Philipp Fölting
Sometimes feudal and strictly formal, sometimes a veritable sea of flowers, sometimes small and mysterious, sometimes huge and grand - but always unique and beautiful.
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Canoe tours Canoe tours in the Münsterland
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
Simply get away from it all and let yourself drift with the current through Münsterland. The canoe tours in Münsterland make it possible.
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Picnic Picnic in the Münsterland
© Münsterland e.V./Philipp Fölting
Outdoor meal
Picnic as a way of life! Nowhere else will you find so many perfect picnic spots where you can enjoy a picnic as much as in Münsterland.
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Cycling Cycling in the Münsterland
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The Münsterland is THE cycling region in Germany. 4,500 kilometres of cycle paths and over 200 circuits await you. Get in the saddle and go!
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Hiking Hiking in the Münsterland
© Münsterland e.V./Jasper Kaiser
in the Münsterland
Hikers have the best views in Münsterland: excellent hiking trails lead through the park landscape and the heights of the region.
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Open-air theatres Open-air theatres Münsterland
© Freilichtspiele Tecklenburg
Let the open-air stages whisk you away to another world for a few hours. Good humour guaranteed for children and adults.
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Nature experiences Nature in the Münsterland
© Münsterland e.V./Florian Wenzel
Wild horses, flamingos, floodplain landscapes, flowering heaths, wet meadows...Münsterland is full of natural experiences that invite you to rest, enjoy and marvel.
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Summer in the Münsterland

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