Zwinger
A round defensive tower northeast of the Promenade. It was once a prison, and during World War II it was a Gestapo execution site. It is now a memorial.
Built as a defensive tower in 1528, it later served as a prison and as a Gestapo execution site. Today it is a memorial managed by the city museum, and an installation by artist Rebecca Horn remains inside. The exterior can be viewed at any time, but the interior is open only at specific times, usually for Sunday guided tours. It is a convenient stop while cycling the Promenade.
Opening hours
Exterior accessible all day; interior open during guided tours
Nearby sights
- St. Lamberti Church
- Prinzipalmarkt
- Kiepenkerl Monument
- Erbdrostenhof
- Historic City Hall & Hall of Peace
- Clemenskirche
- Stadtmuseum Münster
- St. Paulus Cathedral