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Muenster centre based tour

Münsterland based in one hotel

The region Münsterland is full of history and stories of European significance. The 30-year war ended here, the famous poet Annette von Droste Hülshoff lived and worked here. Last but not least, architects built many charming manor houses, castles and palaces here in equally charming landscapes, including the species-rich and varied Hohe Ward forest area. Get to know this fascinating region on daily trips from Münster. The city itself impresses with many historical buildings worth seeing as well as being a lively student city with a dense and lively cultural scene.. 

Easy
Bike tours
6 Days / 5 Nights
Self-guided tour

Itinerary

Individual journey to Münster. In the afternoon there will be a welcome briefing with bike fitting (if rental bike booked). Enjoy the evening and explore the city center of Münster. 

Cycle along the banks of the Dortmund-Ems Canal to Münster's city harbour with the Kreativkai and the old town with its famous buildings such as the town hall and St Paul's Cathedral. Your route leads you back to the hotel along Lake Aa, which is also home to Münster's all-weather zoo.

Many Münsterland castles await you today. The Dortmund-Ems Canal takes you to the moated castle at Senden. Other impressive buildings include Haus Kakerbeck, the castles of Vischering and Lüdinghausen as well as Nordkirchen Castle, the ‘Münsterland Versailles’.

Today you follow in the footsteps of Annette von Droste Hülshoff. Via Bösensell and Tilbeck Abbey, you will reach Hülshoff moated castle, the birthplace of the poetess. Other stops on the tour include Haus Rüschhaus, a former residence of Annette von Droste-Hülshoff, Haus Vögeding and Roxel.

In Rinkerode, you will first see two charming manor houses before reaching the beautiful Werse cycle path. Here, your route takes you through one of the most attractive cultural landscapes in Münsterland and the Hohe Ward forest area with the historic Hiltrup waterworks. 

After breakfast, individual return journey or start of your extension.

Tour character

Easy

Easy: The cycle routes are mostly flat. Cycling is mostly on tarmac or paved farm tracks, occasionally on small side roads. These routes are also ideal for beginners and cycle groups.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Our rental bikes

7-gear touring bike
Gear hub with coaster brake

Exclusive production by Velo de Ville for Rückenwind.

Excellent bicycle with a Shimano 7-gear Nexus hub with coaster brake.

45 cm
50 cm
55 cm
24-gear touring bike
Derailleur gears with freewheel

Exclusive production b< Velo de Ville for Rückenwind.

Excellent bike with Shimano 24-speed Acera derailleur gears with freewheel.

45 cm
50 cm
55 cm
30-gear bike premium
Derailleur gears with freewheel

Exclusive production by Velo de Ville for Rückenwind.

Excellent bike with Shimano 30-gear Deore/XT derailleur with freewheel, RST 60 mm suspension fork and hydraulic disc brakes. Equipped with an aluminium hybrid type.

45 cm
50 cm
55 cm
60 cm
Unisex-Elbectric bike 8-gear
Hub gear with pedal brake

Exclusive production by Velo de Ville for Rückenwind.

High-quality electric bike with a Shimano 8-gear Nexus hub with coaster brake, Bosch activeline plus motor 500 Wh battery. 

42 cm (26 "")
45 cm
50 cm
55 cm

Services & extras

Services

Included

  • 5 nights in the hotel in the booked category
  • breakfast
  • One multi-course dinner during your stay (Hotel Alexianer on the day of arrival and Hotel Kaiserhof on the second evening)
  • Welcome drink on the day of arrival
  • Personal tour information on site (DE,EN)
  • Cat. A & B: Use of the Garden of Silence, sensory park and sauna area on the premises
  • Cat. Deluxe: 1 free bottle of water per stay, entry to the wellness and fitness area is free of charge for hotel guests
  • Carefully prepared itinerary
  • Detailed travel documents, 1x per room (DE)
  • Navigation app and GPS data
  • Rental bike insurance
  • 7-day service hotline

Not included

  • Arrival and departure
  • parking fees
  • Spa and local taxes where applicable
  • transfers
  • Optional sightseeing
  • travel insurance
  • Expenses for personal use
  • Cat. Deluxe: Train journey hotel to Appelhüsen
Extras

Arrival / parking

  • Cat. A & B: 50 free parking spaces available, more can be found on the Alexian campus, no reservation possible.
  • Cat. Deluxe: Video-monitored car parks are available, limited capacity, no reservation possible. Costs approx. € 18 per night.
  • Good train connections to/from Münster.

 

Cat. A & B: The hotel is located outside Münster and can be reached by bus or taxi.

Hotels

Category A/B: Hotel Alexianer am Wasserturm

The inclusive hotel Alexianer am Wasserturm is located in the centre of the beautiful Münsterland park landscape. Guests stay in a modernised historic building with a striking water tower dating back to 1911. The hotel's interior skilfully combines historic charm with a modern ambience.

Guests can choose from 28 single and 19 double rooms, which offer comfortable box-spring beds, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. If you book category A, you will stay in air-conditioned rooms with your own coffee machine, daily newspaper and bathrobe. In the evening, you can end the day in the hotel's cosy bar and bistro area, for example, and when the weather is fine, the sun terrace invites you to enjoy a pleasant stay.

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Category D: Hotel Kaiserhof

What sets the Kaiserhof apart from other hotels in Münster is its versatility. This can be seen in the furnishings of the 100 individual rooms. Each floor, each room has been designed according to a varied design concept. In the rooms, guests can adjust the room climate according to their wishes using the air conditioning and fresh air supply. WLAN and a bottle of mineral water are available free of charge. The wellness area offers even more peace and relaxation.

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Further information

Further important information in accordance with the "Pauschalreisegesetz" (Package Travel Act) can be found here!

"I look forward to making your vacation dreams come true."

Michelle Warnecke
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