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Munster

Lower Saxony, Germany · Europe

About Munster

Munster is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Wietzendorf, 20km from Lüneburg Heath.

Munster is a town located in Lower Saxony, Germany. With a population of 17,746, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Munster sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Munster to your route.

About Munster

Munster (German pronunciation: [ˈmʊnstɐ] ; West Low German: Munste), also called Munster (Örtze) or formerly Munsterlager, is a small town in the district of Heidekreis, in Lower Saxony, Germany almost equidistant from Hamburg and Hanover. The town is home to the German Army's largest garrison and is situated between

Read more the two training areas of Munster North and Munster South. It is also the fourth largest garrison in the German Armed Forces. The German Chemical Defence Research Establishment (Wehrwissenschaftliches Institut für Schutztechnologien – ABC-Schutz) and the Society for the disposal of chemical warfare agents and old armaments GmbH (Ltd.) (GEKA) are located in Munster. Soldiers and other government employees make up the majority of its population, and the surrounding military zones restrict the town's growth, retaining its rural character.

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What are the best things to do in Munster?

Munster offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Munster located?

Munster is located in Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 52.9854 latitude, 10.0899 longitude.

What is the population of Munster?

Munster has a population of approximately 17,746 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
17,746
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Lower Saxony
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
52.9854, 10.0899

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Munster

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Lüneburg Heath

A vast purple-blossoming heathland nature reserve, magical when the heather blooms in late summer and crossed by car-free trails.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Lüneburg Old Town

A charming Hanseatic salt town with crooked gabled houses and a tilting brick skyline, gateway to the heath.

37 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Celle Castle

A Renaissance ducal castle anchoring one of Germany's most beautiful half-timbered old towns near the Lüneburg Heath.

40 km · about 45 min drive

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Munster.

Wietzendorf

🇩🇪 Germany

10 km awayPop. 4,105

Faßberg

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km away

Bispingen

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 6,284

Wriedel

🇩🇪 Germany

15 km awayPop. 2,596

Eimke

🇩🇪 Germany

15 km awayPop. 1,023

Soltau

🇩🇪 Germany

17 km awayPop. 21,945

Hermannsburg

🇩🇪 Germany

17 km awayPop. 8,634

Amelinghausen

🇩🇪 Germany

17 km awayPop. 3,915

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