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Münster (region)

January 01, 1970

Münster is one of the five Regierungsbezirke of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, located in the north of the state, and named after the capital city of Münster. It includes the area which in medieval times was known as the Dreingau.

Münster
Regierungsbezirk Münster
Regierungsbezirk
Seal
Map of North Rhine-Westphalia highlighting Münster
CountryGermany
StateNorth Rhine-Westphalia
Region seatMünster
Government
 • District PresidentAndreas Bothe (FDP)
Area
 • Total6,904.93 km2 (2,666.01 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2022)[1]
 • Total2,664,280
 • Density390/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
GDP
[2]
 • Total€102.684 billion (2022)
Websitebezreg-muenster.nrw.de

Regierungsbezirk Münster mostly covers rural areas of Münsterland famous for their castles, e.g. Castle Nordkirchen and Castle Ahaus. The region offers more than a hundred castles, all linked up by the cycle path 100 Schlösser Route.

The three southern municipalities are part of the Ruhrgebiet, a densely populated region with much industry. Besides this the area is mostly as green as the rest of Münsterland and historically a part of the landscape.

The history of the Regierungsbezirk dates back to 1815, when it was one of the original 25 Regierungsbezirke created as a subdivision of the provinces of Prussia. The last reorganization of the districts was made in 1975, when the number of districts was reduced from ten to five, and the number of district-free cities from six to three.

Kreise
(districts) 		Kreisfreie Städte
(district-free towns)
  1. Borken
  2. Coesfeld
  3. Recklinghausen
  4. Steinfurt
  5. Warendorf
  1. Bottrop
  2. Gelsenkirchen
  3. Münster
Freiherr-vom-Stein-Haus - Seat of the district government at the Cathedral Square in Münster

Climate edit

The climate is mainly maritime, influenced by the recently deteriorating gulf stream.

Temperatures above 30 °C during the summer were rare until the 1980s. Recently some summer months got more hot and dry or cool and wet with an increased abundance of extreme weather.

In winter time temperatures deep frost below -10 °C occurs especially in times of Berlin Phenomenon and is rare in years without. Long time average temperatures about 1 °C in January and February mean that frost is quite common.

Economy edit

The Gross domestic product (GDP) of the region was 88.1 billion € in 2018, accounting for 2.6% of German economic output. GDP per capita adjusted for purchasing power was 30,900 € or 102% of the EU27 average in the same year. The GDP per employee was 94% of the EU average.[3]

Traffic edit

A popular way to explore the Münsterland is by bicycle. The mostly flat landscape with its architectural and cultural gems invites cycling, both ambitious on-road riding (e.g. the Münsterland Giro race) and relaxed tours on small rural roads and Pättkes (minor paths, some are even unpaved). Embedded in a 4,500 km long network of cycle paths are not only the most popular themed routes, but also many small and large delightful tours and round courses through the region. Some infrastructure for cyclists with Bed & Bike farms, navigation systems, and service-stations make Münsterland a fine cycling area.
The city of Münster itself is crammed with bikes and on a daily basis cyclists face traffic congestion, bike theft, parking problems and the like.[4][5][6]

The road system is well-maintained and several highways offer fast access to nearly all areas.

In those areas where railroads haven't been closed down by the 1980s, frequent and fast service is offered. One streetcar system has survived in the city of Gelsenkirchen and many other towns and cities offer a fair bus network. Rural areas are connected by bus, too. The service is tied to demand and rather poor in very remote places.

The Münsterland can be explored by boat on some canals, e.g. the Dortmund–Ems Canal and Wesel–Datteln Canal. They connect the area to the harbours in Duisburg and Münster, the German coast and the rest of the German waterway system.

Landmarks edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Bevölkerung der Gemeinden Nordrhein-Westfalens am 31. Dezember 2022 – Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes auf Basis des Zensus vom 9. Mai 2011" (in German). Landesbetrieb Information und Technik NRW. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  2. ^ "EU regions by GDP, Eurostat". Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Regional GDP per capita ranged from 30% to 263% of the EU average in 2018". Eurostat.
  4. ^ "Alles rund um das Medizinstudium in Münster - Mein Studienort - Via medici".
  5. ^ "Drahtlos in Münster".
  6. ^ . www.muenster.de. Archived from the original on 2011-09-27.

External links edit

 
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Münsterland.
  • Official website
  • The Münsterland Tourism board
  • Münsterland Panoramas

52°00′N 7°30′E / 52.0°N 7.5°E / 52.0; 7.5

January 01, 1970
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Munster is one of the five Regierungsbezirke of North Rhine Westphalia Germany located in the north of the state and named after the capital city of Munster It includes the area which in medieval times was known as the Dreingau Munster Regierungsbezirk MunsterRegierungsbezirkSealMap of North Rhine Westphalia highlighting MunsterCountryGermanyStateNorth Rhine WestphaliaRegion seatMunsterGovernment District PresidentAndreas Bothe FDP Area Total6 904 93 km2 2 666 01 sq mi Population 31 December 2022 1 Total2 664 280 Density390 km2 1 000 sq mi GDP 2 Total 102 684 billion 2022 Websitebezreg muenster nrw de Regierungsbezirk Munster mostly covers rural areas of Munsterland famous for their castles e g Castle Nordkirchen and Castle Ahaus The region offers more than a hundred castles all linked up by the cycle path 100 Schlosser Route The three southern municipalities are part of the Ruhrgebiet a densely populated region with much industry Besides this the area is mostly as green as the rest of Munsterland and historically a part of the landscape The history of the Regierungsbezirk dates back to 1815 when it was one of the original 25 Regierungsbezirke created as a subdivision of the provinces of Prussia The last reorganization of the districts was made in 1975 when the number of districts was reduced from ten to five and the number of district free cities from six to three Kreise districts Kreisfreie Stadte district free towns Borken Coesfeld Recklinghausen Steinfurt Warendorf Bottrop Gelsenkirchen Munster Freiherr vom Stein Haus Seat of the district government at the Cathedral Square in Munster Contents 1 Climate 2 Economy 3 Traffic 4 Landmarks 5 References 6 External linksClimate editThe climate is mainly maritime influenced by the recently deteriorating gulf stream Temperatures above 30 C during the summer were rare until the 1980s Recently some summer months got more hot and dry or cool and wet with an increased abundance of extreme weather In winter time temperatures deep frost below 10 C occurs especially in times of Berlin Phenomenon and is rare in years without Long time average temperatures about 1 C in January and February mean that frost is quite common Economy editThe Gross domestic product GDP of the region was 88 1 billion in 2018 accounting for 2 6 of German economic output GDP per capita adjusted for purchasing power was 30 900 or 102 of the EU27 average in the same year The GDP per employee was 94 of the EU average 3 Traffic editA popular way to explore the Munsterland is by bicycle The mostly flat landscape with its architectural and cultural gems invites cycling both ambitious on road riding e g the Munsterland Giro race and relaxed tours on small rural roads and Pattkes minor paths some are even unpaved Embedded in a 4 500 km long network of cycle paths are not only the most popular themed routes but also many small and large delightful tours and round courses through the region Some infrastructure for cyclists with Bed amp Bike farms navigation systems and service stations make Munsterland a fine cycling area The city of Munster itself is crammed with bikes and on a daily basis cyclists face traffic congestion bike theft parking problems and the like 4 5 6 The road system is well maintained and several highways offer fast access to nearly all areas In those areas where railroads haven t been closed down by the 1980s frequent and fast service is offered One streetcar system has survived in the city of Gelsenkirchen and many other towns and cities offer a fair bus network Rural areas are connected by bus too The service is tied to demand and rather poor in very remote places The Munsterland can be explored by boat on some canals e g the Dortmund Ems Canal and Wesel Datteln Canal They connect the area to the harbours in Duisburg and Munster the German coast and the rest of the German waterway system Landmarks editAhaus Castle Gerleve Abbey Herten Castle Horst Castle Hulshoff Castle birthplace of Annette von Droste Hulshoff Lembeck Castle Munster Cathedral Nordkirchen Castle the most important castle also called Westphalian Versailles 1 House of Ruschhaus St Lambertus Cathedral Steinfurt Castle Westerwinkel Castle The Industrial Heritage Trail big part of this collection of monuments originated by the industrial revolution is sited in the southern half of this areaReferences edit Bevolkerung der Gemeinden Nordrhein Westfalens am 31 Dezember 2022 Fortschreibung des Bevolkerungsstandes auf Basis des Zensus vom 9 Mai 2011 in German Landesbetrieb Information und Technik NRW Retrieved 20 June 2023 EU regions by GDP Eurostat Retrieved 18 September 2023 Regional GDP per capita ranged from 30 to 263 of the EU average in 2018 Eurostat Alles rund um das Medizinstudium in Munster Mein Studienort Via medici Drahtlos in Munster Stadt M nster Amt f r Stadtentwicklung Stadtplanung Verkehrsplanung Radverkehr www muenster de Archived from the original on 2011 09 27 External links edit nbsp Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Munsterland Official website The Munsterland Tourism board Munsterland Panoramas 52 00 N 7 30 E 52 0 N 7 5 E 52 0 7 5 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Munster region amp oldid 1213479236, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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