Cultural trail in Münster

1:00 h
542 m
13 m
17 m
1,366 m
1,382 m
16 m
Start: Münster, Obergoms Tourismus, Tourist Information
Destination: Münster, Nepomuk stable

The culture trail in Münster provides a wealth of fascinating information about the past, the architecture and the stories of the mountain village of Münster.

The village of Münster is mentioned for the first time around 1221 under the name Musterium. The later common name Monasterium refers to a monastery. In addition, the village was also called "Comes" or "Conches", both of which mean valley hollow. Münster lies on the western flank of a large debris fan and at the same time at the exit of the Münstiger valley.

There is a red information pillar in front of the office of Obergoms Tourismus AG in Münster. It serves as the starting point for the culture trail. Free brochures for the autodidactic village tour are available in a compartment. They contain historical background information and information about the buildings and structures on the tour.

The Münster + Geschinen cultural trails were initiated by the association Kulturlandschaft Münster-Geschinen. Since its founding in 2006, it has been promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Upper Pomeranian villages of Münster and Geschinen. The association relies on numerous locals as well as many guests of our region. More than 100 members support the activities of the association.

Pavements

Unknown

Asphalt

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

There is a red information pillar at the office of Obergoms Tourismus AG. It serves as the starting point for the culture trail.

Schützenhaus (1.1) - Speicher (1.2) - Heidenhaus (1.3) - Römerhaus (1.4) - St. Margarethen Chapel (1.5) - Wohnhaus und Metzgerei (1.6) - Stadel (1.7) - Umbauer Heustall (1.9) - Backhaus (2.1) - Wohnhaus Domherr Guntern (2.2) - Stall (2.3)

Tour information

Cultural Interesting
Familiy-Friendly
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Suitable for Pushchair

Equipment

We recommend:

Waterproof footwear and walking sticks
Hat and warm protective outdoor clothing
Sun protection
Detailed map or information material

Directions & Parking facilities

From Brig follow cantonal road No 19 (Furkastrasse) for 33 km to Münster. The Goms valley is also easily accessible from direction Zurich / Lucerne via Andermatt – car transport Furka.

The Alpine passes Furka, Grimsel and Nufenen are closed in winter.

Public parking spaces are available in the vicinity of the railway station or in the village of Münster. Follow the local parking guidance system.

The regional trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway take you from Brig to Münster in 1h 09 min. The Goms valley is also easily accessible from the Zurich / Lucerne via Andermatt and the Furka base tunnel.

The timetables for all trains and busses can be found at www.sbb.ch.

Additional information

Summer report at www.goms.ch/en/summer-sports-report
Time table www.sbb.ch
Telephone number of rescue service: 144

Literature

You will find the following brochures in the tourist information offices and in most hotels and restaurants in Obergoms:

Summer map of Goms with hiking paths and bike trails
Summer and winter magazine
Broschüre

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

We recommend a short detour to the parish church Münster.

Safety guidelines

The use of the theme trails is at your own risk. Obergoms Tourismus AG disclaims all liability and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website.

Local conditions may entail changes to routes.Take a map with you or download the complete description of the route with a large-scale map.

Carry additional sun protection with you. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, especially in winter, even when the sky is overcast.

Map

Hiking map, Rotten Verlag, 1:25‘000

National maps 1:25'000 Swisstopo: 1250 Ulrichen

Tours