Ost between the Werse, forests and culture

Discover Ost on the Werse

Ost combines the landscape along the Werse with cycle paths, forests and distinctive cultural and historical sites. In the wider area around Ost, the Werse flows through the eastern part of Münster between Handorf and the city centre. Many animals and plants can be observed along its banks. Anyone planning a trip to Ost can therefore combine different ideas for day trips: a bike tour along the river, a walk in the countryside, a visit to an outdoor pool or an excursion to the sites around Dyckburg and Pleistermühle.

Cycling through eastern Münster

One specific way to get to know the eastern part of the city is Bike Tour 2. It is 25 kilometres long, leads from the city centre to the eastern part of the city and runs along the Werse for much of the way. Its stops include Haus Dyckburg, Dyckburg Church and Pleistermühle. The new Werse bridge at Haskenau restores an important cycling link between Handorf and Gelmer and is also part of the Werse Cycle Route for tourist cycling. When planning your trip, the length of the bike tour is a useful reference point if you want to combine active days with other experiences in Ost.

Haus Dyckburg and Dyckburg Church

Haus Dyckburg is located in the Werse farming community. In 1740, the brothers Friedrich Christian and Johann Mauritz von Plettenberg-Marhülsen, both cathedral provosts, had a chapel built there as a replica of the Holy House of Loreto in Italy. Haus Dyckburg is a stop on Bike Tour 2, as is Dyckburg Church. This gives the bike tour a cultural and historical dimension in addition to its landscape experience. Pleistermühle is also one of the stops. During an excursion along the Werse, you can play a round of mini golf or enjoy a meal in an idyllic atmosphere there.

Water-based activities and summer excursions

Stapelskotten Outdoor Pool is a family outdoor pool on the Werse. It features a water play area and an elevated sun terrace overlooking the Werse. Its address is Laerer Werseufer 2; bus routes 22, R22 and R32 serve the pool, with a stop called Freibad Stapelskotten. In summer, Sudmühle Outdoor Pool and Bürgerbad Handorf are also destinations in Münster-Ost. Bürgerbad Handorf is run by volunteers for the benefit of the general public. Canoeing and kayaking are also popular on the Werse in the Münster-Ost district.

The right accommodation for your travel plans

When looking for a holiday apartment in Ost, you can use the focus you want for your stay as a guide. Anyone making the 25-kilometre Bike Tour 2 the centrepiece of their trip can plan active days with stops along the Werse and cultural sites around Dyckburg. The outdoor pools mentioned above are ideal for a summer excursion, while Dyckburg Forest offers opportunities for walks. The forest is a recreational woodland where walking is possible. In the wider context of Münster-Ost, Dyckburg Forest and Pleister Mühle in a landscape conservation area also invite you to go for walks.

For the higher-level travel overview: Münster.