Neumünster is the fourth largest city in Schleswig-Holstein with a population of approx. 77.000. It is located in the center of Schleswig-Holstein, 40 km south of Kiel and 60 km north of Hamburg.
The name Neumünster is derived from the latin "novam monasterium" (new monastery). Founded in 1127 as a monastery the city grew rapidly in the second half of the 19th century as a centre of industry (iron works, leather and textile industry, rail service workshops). Today the city's economy is based on a modern mix of industries. Approximately 40 percent of the city were destroyed by allied bombings in World War II so there is no historic district today.
Since the 19th century Neumünster is an important hub for street and rail traffic in Schleswig-Holstein.
- Tuch + Technik, Kleinflecken 1 (next to town hall, +49 4321 559 58 0.
- Old town hall. Built on 1900, neo-gothic style.
Tuch + Technik, Kleinflecken 1 (next to town hall, +49 4321 559 58 0.
Old town hall. Built on 1900, neo-gothic style.
A local monthly magazine (Treffpunkt Neumünster ) is available in print and online.
- Equestrian sports. several important events take place in the "Holstenhalle"
- Horse auctions. Trakehner and Holsteiner.
Equestrian sports. several important events take place in the "Holstenhalle"
Horse auctions. Trakehner and Holsteiner.
- Einfelder See. Lake borders on Neumünster in the north with some small beaches, barbecue sites and a sailing area.
- parks. Two are located in the inner city as well as two woods in the north and the east.
- Tierpark Neumünster. The local zoo shows a lot of local animals as well as polar bears and brown bears and a special children's section.
Einfelder See. Lake borders on Neumünster in the north with some small beaches, barbecue sites and a sailing area.
parks. Two are located in the inner city as well as two woods in the north and the east.
Tierpark Neumünster. The local zoo shows a lot of local animals as well as polar bears and brown bears and a special children's section.
Neumünster is an important shopping centre for the whole region. Besides a lot of shops in the inner city there is a shopping mall in the west (Freesencenter) and a big factory outlet centre in the south. Weekly markets on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at "Grossflecken" in the inner city.
A lot of restaurants of all styles and price levels are available.
- Postkeller, Grossflecken 29. Open from 11:00 to 23:00 hrs. All meals are served from 12:00 to 23:00 hrs.. the oldest restaurant in town (founded in 1877) located in the basement of the old post office. Food is fine, portions are generous and inexpensive. It's also a café and a bar and sometimes cramped.
- Klatsch Palais. Café, restaurant, bar. Provides a special smokers' area.
- Am Kamin. fine cuisine, a little bit more expensive
- Südbahnhof. located in a former railway station. Café, bar and restaurant. Except in winter you can enjoy the big open air pub garden.
Postkeller, Grossflecken 29. Open from 11:00 to 23:00 hrs. All meals are served from 12:00 to 23:00 hrs.. the oldest restaurant in town (founded in 1877) located in the basement of the old post office. Food is fine, portions are generous and inexpensive. It's also a café and a bar and sometimes cramped.
Klatsch Palais. Café, restaurant, bar. Provides a special smokers' area.
Am Kamin. fine cuisine, a little bit more expensive
Südbahnhof. located in a former railway station. Café, bar and restaurant. Except in winter you can enjoy the big open air pub garden.