Seiteninhalt
Old Town
All around Münster's historical Town Hall
With its high gable, Münster’s Town Hall, a gothic building from the mid-14th century, is second to none in Germany. The characteristic arch house was reconstructed true to the original in the 1950s.
In April 2015, the European Heritage Label has been awarded to the Town Halls of Münster and Osnabrück as the ‚Sites of the Peace of Westphalia‘ by the European Commission.
The G7 foreign ministers in Münster
The G7 foreign ministers in Münster
Münster has a great historical tradition as a congress city. Part of the peace treaties of the Peace of Westphalia of 1648 were negotiated in the city for several years.
On 3 and 4 November 2022, Münster was the focus of world political events as the venue for the G7 meeting of foreign ministers. The conference is one of the most important international events in the city's history.
Special page of the City of Münster on the Foreign Ministers' Meeting
Münster's Town Hall
In 1648, the Friedenssaal (Hall of Peace) provided the backdrop to the invocation of the Spanish-Dutch Peace, which formed a part of the Peace of Westphalia.
The hall was restored completely in early 2003. The city scales and the wine supply, the monopole of which was owned by the city council, were kept in the Stadtweinhaus (City Wine House), northern neighbour of the Town Hall and erected in 1615 by Johann von Bocholt.
Opening hours Friedenssaal
(except for official city events):
Closed on Mondays
Tue-Fri 10am-5pm
Sat, Sun, public holidays 10 am - 4 pm
There may be changes to the opening times on some days as a result of events and receptions. Please enquire about this by phone on + 49 (0)2 51/4 92-27 24 or 4 92-27 11 at the information service in the historic town hall.
Admission prices:
Individuals:
3.00 euros: adults
2.00 euros: schoolchildren, students, senior citizens aged 65 and over, unemployed people, people with disabilities
Groups of 10 people or more:
2.00 euros: adults
1.50 euros: schoolchildren, students, senior citizens aged 65 and over, unemployed people, people with disabilities
Free admission for children up to the age of 6, people with an honorary card and Münster Pass holders.
For groups of more than 10 people and for guided tours in foreign languages, please book your visit to the Friedenssaal in advance by calling + 49 (0)2 51/4 92-27 24.
Guided tours:
Audio tours are available in the following languages: German, English, Dutch, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Russian and Japanese.
Town Hall
Prinzipalmarkt 10
Bell with intercom on the left-hand side next to the steps (small pillar)
Two information signs for the blind: the history of the gothic Town Hall and the gable of the house located at Prinzipalmarkt 27 in Braille which can be felt.
- Münster historical (PDF, 1.44 MB)
- Show on map