What secrets lie beneath the surface of the Kinderbach? It might seem unassuming now, but this small river holds a special place in the history of Münster. The Kinderbach has quietly witnessed centuries of change, flowing steadily southwest of the city. This charming waterway, a mere 4.1 kilometers long, eventually merges with the Kannenbach. But did you know that the journey of the Kinderbach doesn’t end there? The Kannenbach itself joins the Dortmund-Ems Canal, a vital waterway that connects the industrial Ruhr region with the North Sea. So, the next time you find yourself gazing upon the tranquil waters of the Kinderbach, remember this: You’re not just looking at a river. You’re looking at a thread in the tapestry of Münster’s history, a tiny waterway that plays a small but vital role in the larger story of this remarkable region.
Pluggendorf
“Pluggen,” what does that even mean? Pluggendorf gets its name from the piles upon which houses were built here. Let