The Townhouse Tower is a tall free-standing structure with an elegant clock overlooking the Prinzipalmarkt. It is the sole survivor from an early 20th-century townhouse, most of which was destroyed in World War II. Visit the Townhouse Tower to hear the sound of the glockenspiel instrument that plays three times per day.
Listen to the melodies arranged for certain festivities. Admire the design of the tower, which was partially damaged in World War II but has since been restored to its former glory.
Capture photos of the impressive tower, standing tall beside the historic surrounding buildings. Notice the clock, which lies beneath a set of windows and a green turret. The interior of the tower is open and provides an active childcare program. Bring your kids to this crèche for a few hours, while you explore some of the city’s attractions.
Go on a stroll around the tower’s pedestrian avenue, where you’ll find market stalls selling fruit and bakeries with pretzels, cakes and pastries. Stop for a hot drink at a café and watch people wander through this commercial and political hub of the city. Graceful colonnades wrap around the lower layer of the plaza’s structures, containing a range of high-end shops.
Note that the German name for the attraction is the Stadthausturm Münster. It was designed and built from 1902 to 1907 by German architect Alfred Hensen as part of a large townhouse.
The Townhouse Tower is in the southern end of the Prinzipalmarkt in the heart of the Old Town (Altstadt) district of Münster. Take a bus to a stop just around the corner and walk to the tower.
While here, see nearby treasures such as the Historic City Hall, St. Lambert’s Church and the Kunstmuseum Pablo Picasso Münster.
