- The Westphalian Gothic, combining traditions from the Rhineland and the Baltic
- Monumental and urban sandstone architecture contrasts the half-timbered and brick cities of Lower Saxony and the Baltic
- An endless number of moated castles and palaces

The beauty of Westphalia lies in its beautiful cultural landscape, either in the fertile fields of Münsterland or along the winding Ems River Landscape. The region was devastated by the Second World War, and most major cities were totally or partially destroyed. However, the reconstructed centers in Osnabrück and Münster still form the region’s highlights. To truly immerse yourself in Westphalia, travel to smaller towns, villages, forests, and riverside groves. Villages like Lippstadt, Rheda, or Meppen offer authentic Westphalian charm.
Hiking: The Hohe Mark
The Hohe Mark is a nature park focused on the mixed forest and agricultural landscapes of Münsterland. Most of this hike takes you through the…
Hiking: Münsterland Panorama
The flat plains of Westphalia around the city of Münster are colloquially referred to as the Münsterland. Despite the lack of serious topographic disturbance, the…
- Hype: 2.5
- Growth: 4.1
- Wealth: 4.6
- Recognition: 3.9
- Accommodation: 3.4
- Transportation: 4.9
- Ease of Planning: 5.0
- Infrastructure: 5.8
- Interactivity: 3.9
- Airport: Yes
- Historical Context: 1.6
- Monuments: 6.1
- Quality*: 6.0
- Landscape: 2.5
- Vineyards: 0
- Undiscovered: 1.4
- Cultural Immersion: 7.4
- Tradition*: 5.0