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Neumünster
City hall
City hall
Coat of arms of Neumünster
Coat of arms
Country Germany
State Schleswig-Holstein
District Urban district
Elevation
22 m (72 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)
 • Total 79,502
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes
24534 - 24539
Dialling codes 04321
Vehicle registration NMS
Neumünster Vicelinkirche 1
Vicelinkirche (Vicelin Church)

Neumünster is a city in the middle of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is a special kind of city called a kreisfreie Stadt, which means it is not part of a larger district. About 79,000 people lived there in 2015.

The city is located on the Schwale river. The beautiful Aukrug Nature Park is also very close to the town. Neumünster is known for its central location in Schleswig-Holstein, making it an important hub for the region.


Exploring Neumünster's Location

Neumünster is found in the northern part of Germany, in the state of Schleswig-Holstein. This state is known for being between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. The city's location makes it easy to reach other important cities in the area.

What Makes Neumünster Special?

Neumünster is a city with a mix of nature and city life. You can find green spaces like the Aukrug Nature Park nearby. The city also has important roads and train lines that connect it to other places. This makes it a busy center for trade and travel.

Images for kids

  • Neumünster. Stadt

    A view of the Neumünster pond in the city center, with the movie theater building ahead and the "Holsten-Gallery" mall on the left.

  • Omnibusbahnhof, Neumünster, Bahnhofstraße - panoramio

    The central bus station at the central train station.

  • Neumuenster - station forecourt - geo.hlipp.de - 36221

    Outside of the entrance to the Neumünster central train station.

  • Neumuenster - Konrad Adenauer Platz - geo.hlipp.de - 36220

    The "Konrad Adenauer Plaza" outside the central train station

  • Einfelder See NSG

    The "Einfelder Sea" in the northern part of the City.

  • SWN Bad am Stadtwald Aussenanlage Traglufthalle

    Neumünster's public outdoor swimming pool in the "Bad am Stadtwald" near the City's forest.

  • Hans-Böckler-Büste, Neumünster, Böcklersiedlung Kantplatz - panoramio

    Bust of German politician Hans Böckler in the "Hans Böckler Settlement", a neighborhood of Neumünster.

  • NMS-St.Maria-St.Vicelin-Kirche (7)

    Memorial plate Eduard Müller in Neumünster

  • Staatsministerin ChristineHaderthauer

    Christine Haderthauer

  • Panik - Jetix-Award - YOU 2008 Berlin (6915)

    Panik in 2008

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