Top 5 Attractions Near the Nice Flats Apartments

Around Nice Flats Apartment Hamm (Eichstedtstraße 13) and Nice Flats großes Apartment Hamm (Oswaldstraße 11)

  1. Maximilianpark with Glass Elephant – Hamm’s landmark: the former coal-washing facility of Maximilian colliery was transformed into a 40-metre-high “Glass Elephant”, with a viewing platform 35 metres above the ground and panoramic views over the city.
  2. Tropical Butterfly House – at around 600 square metres, the largest butterfly house in North Rhine-Westphalia, located in the heart of Maximilianpark, with free-flying butterflies in a rainforest setting.
  3. Hamm Zoo – a family-friendly zoo with native and exotic species, easily accessible on foot or by car.
  4. Gustav-Lübcke-Museum – the city museum with the largest Egyptian collection in the Ruhr region, as well as exhibitions on local history and archaeology.
  5. Sri-Kamadchi-Ampal Temple – Germany’s largest Hindu temple, an architecturally impressive South Indian building in the heart of Hamm.

Around Nice Flats Historic Sendenhorst (Weststraße 17)

Further information about the town of Sendenhorst can be found on the official website of the town of Sendenhorst.

  1. St. Martinus Collegiate Church – Sendenhorst’s historic church dating from the 12th century, centrally located in the old town.
  2. Sendenhorst Carriage Museum – a collection of historic carriages and a local destination for anyone interested in history and technology.
  3. Sendenhorst Distillery Experience – an insight into the production of traditional spirits, with guided tours and tastings.
  4. Sculpture Garden in the Town Park – modern works of art in a green setting, ideal for a short walk right in Sendenhorst.
  5. Münsterland Cycle Network / Castles Route – Sendenhorst is located directly on the Münsterland’s extensive cycle network, leading to numerous moated castles and manor houses throughout the region – ideal for a bike ride straight from your doorstep.

Top 5 Attractions in Münster (approx. 20 minutes from Sendenhorst)

For guests of Nice Flats Historic Sendenhorst planning a day trip to a city, Münster can be reached in around 20 minutes:

  1. St. Paul’s Cathedral – Münster’s landmark, a 109-metre-long Gothic basilica (built 1225–1264) with an astronomical clock dating from 1540.
  2. Prinzipalmarkt – historic shopping street lined with gabled houses and arcades between St. Lamberti Church and the Town Hall, the heart of Münster’s old town.
  3. Historic Town Hall with Peace Hall – the Peace of Westphalia was negotiated here in 1648, bringing the Thirty Years’ War to an end.
  4. Aasee – a popular lakeside recreation area, ideal for a walk or boat trip after exploring the city.
  5. Allwetterzoo Münster – one of Germany’s most popular zoos, open year-round and especially suitable for families with children.

Note: For guests planning a day trip to a city, Münster—with its old town, cathedral, Prinzipalmarkt and Aasee—is just 20–25 minutes away (see the “Getting Here” page).