INVESTING WHERE THE FUTURE IS MADE

ACCESS TO PARTNERS AND MARKETS. DIRECT CONNECTIONS. A STABLE BASE FOR GROWTH.

Münsterland connects internationally successful companies with universities, research institutions, and a closely connected business community. Its location on the German-Dutch border provides access to two markets and cross-border partnerships. Short lines of communication make it easy for companies to connect with the expertise and partners they need to grow and develop.

SIX LOCATION ADVANTAGES THAT MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

Successful companies need more than just a good location.

They need access to markets, knowledge, and a skilled workforce. They need efficient infrastructure, suitable locations, and partners who make collaboration possible. The Münsterland region brings all these factors together.

Here are six good reasons why investing in the Münsterland region is worthwhile. Discover now what helps companies thrive here.

MÜNSTERLAND MIX

Internationally successful medium-sized companies, family-owned businesses, universities, and regional networks shape the business community. Close collaboration provides access to expertise, skills, and business partners.

GATEWAY TO MÜNSTERLAND

Road and rail networks, along with the region’s proximity to key transportation and economic hubs, connect the Münsterland region with Germany, the Netherlands, and other European markets.

GREEN MÜNSTERLAND

Wind energy, photovoltaics, and biomass are the mainstays of regional energy production. In addition, there are areas of expertise and projects related to hydrogen, energy systems, and new industrial applications.

INNOVATION

Connected innovation with a global outlook: In Münsterland, strong networks, research and practice collaborate across borders and key sectors.

TALENT HUB

Knowledge and Talent for Businesses: Approximately 75,000 students at eleven universities, along with a robust vocational training system, create a vast pool of knowledge and qualified young professionals.

THE GOOD LIFE.

Münsterland can be anything: your workplace, your home. A region with a strong economy, high quality of life and a wide range of leisure activities.

GEOGRAPHY: CENTRAL. NETWORKED. DIVERSE.

MÜNSTERLAND – A CITY AND REGION CLOSELY CONNECTED

The Münsterland region connects the City of Münster —as a regional hub—with the districts of Borken, Coesfeld, Steinfurt and Warendorf. Münster, as the regional hub, and the 65 cities and municipalities in the four districts together form a closely interconnected economic region with a population of approximately 1.6 million.

Urban centers, medium-sized towns, and rural areas are all located in close proximity here. This structure combines diverse locational advantages and offers space for businesses, people, and new developments. With an average population density of 273 inhabitants per square kilometer, the Münsterland is one of the comparatively less densely populated economic regions in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Excellent connections to national and European markets: Its geographic location in the immediate vicinity of the Netherlands and Lower Saxony, as well as its proximity to the Ruhr region, provide excellent connections to national and European markets. This strategically advantageous location makes the Münsterland an attractive site for companies across a wide range of industries.

Urban and rural

Münsterland can do both

Which are the largest cities in Münsterland?

The largest cities in the region include

Münster (approx. 323,000 inhabitants),
Rheine (approx. 78,000 inhabitants),
Bocholt (approx. 73,000 inhabitants),
Ahlen (approx. 53,000 inhabitants) and Gronau (approx. 50,000 inhabitants).
Gronau (approx. 50,000 inhabitants).

Demographically, too, the Münsterland region stands out from other economic regions in North Rhine-Westphalia. According to current projections, the population will grow slightly until the mid-2030s and remain nearly stable in the long term. This means that the population trend is more favorable here than in any other economic region in North Rhine-Westphalia.

MÜNSTERLAND. THE GOOD LIFE.

Work, live, and stay.

In the Münsterland region, quality of life is an integral part of the area. Urban life, academia, and culture in Münster blend with vibrant towns and communities, plenty of open space, and a diverse landscape. City and countryside are close together, as are work, home, and leisure.

THE GOOD LIFE also reflects the way the region functions: collaboratively, energetically, and with short distances. People know one another, networks are close-knit, and much is achieved through cooperation. In this way, the Münsterland region combines economic opportunities with an environment where people enjoy living and working.

For companies, this is an important location factor—especially when it comes to attracting skilled workers to the region and retaining them in the long term.