====== Visiting FH Münster and the the Münsterland region ======

FH Münster University of Applied Sciences, founded in 1971 from a merger of various engineering and vocational schools, stands as one of Germany's largest and most successful applied sciences institutions. Located at multiple sites across the Münsterland region (marked in the map below), and its main campuses in the cities of Münster and Steinfurt – about 35km North-West of Münster, the university serves around 14.500 students across 14 departments and several research institutions. It has established a strong reputation for quality in education and research, supported by highest rates of third-party funding among German universities of applied sciences. This commitment to quality inspires strategic alliances with industry partners. The university offers a broad spectrum of programs, including innovative offerings like dual-study options and international programs, with a significant number of courses and activities designed to enhance global competencies​​​​.

===== How to visit by plane? =====

The closest airport with a distance of 24km is [[https://www.fmo.de|airport Münster/Osnabrück]] (FMO) with direct flights available from Berlin, Dresden, Eindhoven, Frankfurt, Geneva, Leipzig/Halle, London, Munich, Nice, Paris, Stuttgart, Venice, and Zurich.
Nearby airports also include Dortmund Airport (DTM) at about 75 km distance, Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) at 105 km, and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) at 150 km.

{{url>https://umap.openstreetmap.de/en/map/munsterland-fh-munster_74306 width,650 noscroll noborder alignment fullscreen|The Münsterland region with FH Münster University of Applied Sciences Sites}}

Flying to FMO, continue taking the shuttle bus to Münster Central Station (Hauptbahnhof, Hbf). From there, take the [[https://www.bahn.de|regional train]] towards Gronau/Enschede. Exit at  Steinfurt-Burgsteinfurt station. Trains depart 9 minutes past every full hour. From the train station it is a 15 minutes walk, or a 3min taxi ride to Stegerwaldstraße 39.

Alternatively, with a rental car: Take the //Autobahn// A1 towards Münster. Exit at Münster-Nord (exit No. 77) and follow the B54 towards Steinfurt until the Steinfurt-Burgsteinfurt exit. Continue on the L 510 towards Burgsteinfurt. In Burgsteinfurt, follow the L510 towards Leer/Schöppingen. From here, the route to the university is well signposted. At the 5th traffic light, turn right onto Leerer Straße. After approximately 1 kilometer, turn right onto Stegerwaldstraße. The university center is about 300 meters ahead on the left side.

===== How to visit by train? =====

Find your way to Münster Hauptbahnhof (main station: HBF) From there, take the [[https://www.bahn.de|regional train]] towards Gronau/Enschede. Exit at  Steinfurt-Burgsteinfurt station. Trains depart 9 minutes past every full hour. From the train station it is a 15 minutes walk, or a 3min taxi ride to Stegerwaldstraße 39.

===== Where to find the lab once you reached the Technology Campus =====

Once you reach campus you will find your way towards building E. The following {{ :creative_technologies_lab_campus-steinfurt_lageplan.pdf |site plan}} might help…

{{url>https://umap.openstreetmap.de/en/map/technology-campus-steinfurt-fh-munster-university-_57053 width,height noscroll noborder alignment fullscreen|Technology Campus Steinfurt}}