Münster is a multi-faceted city. It is a city of science and learning, the City of Westphalian Peace, the capital city of bicycles and Germany’s Climate Protection Capital. Westphalia’s longstanding regional capital is a young city, not least thanks to its 50,000 students.
It is an outstanding place to live, work, learn and research. It is a place where urban culture, municipal diversity and first-class rural recreation intersect and have a mutually enhancing effect.
Münster is Germany’s cycling capital (for the 6th time 2015), number two of the most sustainable – at the same time the most prosperous – cities in Germany (2012), the one with the highest feel-good factor (2012). It has achieved the European Energy Award in gold (2012), has the coolest night club (2013), has the most efficient city administration, and excellent scientists – to name but a few examples.
The city attains best marks for its systematic development of city and region, the careful assimilation of historical heritage into city culture, and its effective promotion of environmental protection and environmental awareness. And it was repeatedly able to make a lasting impression because of its citizens, who actively participate in the city’s development (European Green Capital Award: shortlisted 2009, Entente florale Europe: gold medal 2007).
Münster is authorised to call itself “The World’s Most Liveable City”. In 2004, it was the first German city to take first place at the International Awards for Liveable Communities (LivCom-Awards), organised by UNEP, the United Nations Environment Programme, and IFPRA, the International Federation of Parks and Recreation Administration.
Living in Münster
Starting life in a new city takes time and often courage. We would like to help you get a start with information and tips regarding the housing market, registration formalities and electricity and water supplies.
Leisure
It comes as no surprise that “The World’s Most Liveable City” (LivCom-Award 2004) and its surroundings welcome visitors with a range of attractive leisure activities. New citizens can gain a first impression of Münster during one of the many guided tours. The Münsterland region, dotted with picturesque moated castles, is also well worth a visit. And what else is there? A host of museums, festivals and cultural and sporting events.
