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Munster is located in the region known as Munsterland in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. It has a population of about 275,000 residents. The city is divided into six districts: Mitte (middle), Ost (east), West (west), Nord (north), Süd-Ost (southeast) and Hiltrup. All of the hotels Munster has make the perfect base from which to explore this fascinating and historic German town.

Munster is widely known as the bicycle capital of Germany. For every resident in town, there are two bicycles. The city contains special bike lanes and paths as well as traffic signals. Bicycle rentals are available, naturally, for the visitor who does not bring their own.

Prinzipalmarkt is the main center of Munster's shopping and dining district. Referred to as "the parlor" by locals, this area is also home to some of the city's popular festivals and celebrations.

One of the region's most significant attractions is the 100 Castles Route. The 100 Castles Route winds through the German countryside, past 100 of Munsterland's castles. The course is about 600 miles in total and is divided up into four smaller courses. These are the North Course, the South Course, the East Course and the West Course. The tour is meant for cyclists and the roads are a mixture of flat and hilly (depending on which course is taken) and the courses are all very clearly marked.

The grandest of the Munsterland castles is Castle Nordkirchen, also known as the "Versailles of Westphalia". Guided tours of the castle are available on Sundays, from October through April between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. From May through September, guided tours are available on Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The gardens are open year round for self-guided tours.

The Munster Botanical Garden (Botanischer Garten Munster) is open to the public for 90-minute guided tours of its open gardens and greenhouses, containing nearly 8,000 species. St. Paul's Cathedral, or Munster Cathedral, dates back to the year 1225. One of the cathedral's highlights is the astronomical clock located inside. The cathedral is open Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Landesmuseum für Kunst und Kulturgeschichte is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with extended hours on Thursday until 9:00 p.m. This museum features a collection of art ranging from medieval works to modern art.

The 1,900 square foot, Pablo Picasso Museum of Graphic Art houses a collection of prints and graphic works by a number of internationally acclaimed artists. The museum is open for guided tours from Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The Munster Zoo (Allwetterzoo Munster) is home to approximately 3,300 animals. Also on site is the Westphalian Horse Museum. This 10,000 square foot museum traces the history of the horse in the region. The zoo and museum are open daily, year round, with hours varying seasonally. From April through September, they are open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. In the months of March and October, they are open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. From November through February, they are open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Near the zoo, the 43,000 square foot Westphalian Museum of Natural History contains exhibits that detail the scientific and cultural history of the region. One unique feature of the zoo is its covered walkways, making it accessible and enjoyable during any weather conditions, from pouring rain to the blazing summer sun. It also contains a planetarium that offers astronomy shows. It is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The City Museum, or Stadtmuseum, houses a number of models and other exhibits that illustrate the interesting history of the city. It is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

In the winter, the average low is 35 degrees Fahrenheit and the average high is 45. The springtime low is about 40 degrees and the high reaches an average of 56. In the summer, the low is about 53 and the high is around 73. In the fall, the low is around 40 degrees on average, with highs reaching 60.

All of the hotels Munster offers are conveniently located near the sights and attractions. Welcoming to both vacationers and business travelers, all of the hotels Munster has are comfortable and safe.

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