When all 4.5 kilometres of Münster's green belt are turned into an outdoor concert hall, it's "Music on the Promenade" time again. Highly motivated musicians simply come along, unpack their instruments and voices and start to play, sing or swing – for their own pleasure and the enjoyment of the passers-by, all under the open spring sky, and completely unplugged. And anyone who wants to join in is welcome.

Muenster's flea market is one of the largest open-air flea markets in Europe and attracts thousands of visitors from home and abroad every year. The large flea market will take place on the Schlossplatz and the bordering promenade.

When all 4.5 kilometres of Münster's green belt are turned into an outdoor concert hall, it's "Music on the Promenade" time again. Highly motivated musicians simply come along, unpack their instruments and voices and start to play, sing or swing – for their own pleasure and the enjoyment of the passers-by, all under the open spring sky, and completely unplugged. And anyone who wants to join in is welcome.

Moonlight shining on the Promenade's trees, a balmy wind rustling through them, and a huge variety of things on offer – ingredients that make the hearts of nocturnal browsing and haggling fans beat faster.

Three times a year, when Schlossplatz, the great open space backed by the baroque splendour of the former Palace of the ruling prince-bishops, is turned into a fantastic amusement park, it's "Send" time again in Münster. From nostalgic, old-style merry-go-rounds to the latest in high-tech fairground attractions, and with food stalls for every taste, plus the traditional crockery market, the biggest and oldest funfair in the Münsterland offers everything the heart of any visitor – from the youngest to the oldest – could desire.

Muenster's flea market is one of the largest open-air flea markets in Europe and attracts thousands of visitors from home and abroad every year. The large flea market will take place on the Schlossplatz and the bordering promenade.

In addition to exciting sport, the tournament of the winners offers an extensive supporting programme.

For three days, Münster's city center will be transformed into a special kind of showroom: art, culture and pure enjoyment will define the experience weekend.

The Volksbank Münster Marathon is an ideal combination of city and cross-country run. The start is in front of the Schloss, the former Bishop's Palace, in Münster. The first few kilometres take the runners through Münster's charming Old Town, before the route leads them out on a round of the various city districts and suburbs.

Muenster's flea market is one of the largest open-air flea markets in Europe and attracts thousands of visitors from home and abroad every year. The large flea market will take place on the Schlossplatz and the bordering promenade.