Münster was the location of the Anabaptist rebellion during the Protestant Reformation and the site of the signing of the Treaty of Westphalia ending the Thirty Years' War in 1648. Today, it is known as the bicycle capital of Germany.

Münster became a cathedral city as early as 805, and the city remains an active centre of the Roman-Catholic church.

Münster (Muenster) is famous for its bike-friendly streets, prestigious university, and cultural importance. This major city of northwest Germany is home to over 30 museums dedicated to a broad range of topics, from art and science to history and technology. Münster Old Town is a great place to explore.

History. In the early centuries AD, Munster was the domain of the Iverni peoples and the Clanna Dedad familial line, led by Cú Roí and to whom the king Conaire Mór also belonged. In the 5th century, Saint Patrick spent several years in the area and founded Christian churches and ordained priests.