Have you ever wondered where the water in the rivers we see comes from? It all starts with small streams like the one we are standing next to now. This is the Nienberger Bach. It’s a small stream in the north of Münster, Germany, but it plays a crucial role in the city’s water system. The Nienberger Bach has its beginnings just north of the Nienberge district. Imagine, just a few years ago this stream was a little bit off the beaten path and few people knew about it. However, it has gained more recognition in recent years as a part of Münster’s ecosystem. The Nienberger Bach flows eastward and even crosses the Autobahn 1, a testament to its journey. It makes its way towards the Kinderhaus district but does not go through it. After its long journey, it reaches the Kinderbach, which is a bigger stream, and joins it at the crossroads of the Bundesstraße 219 and the Max-Clemens-Kanal. The water that flows through these streams is collected in a central system and then released. It nourishes the city and helps with the irrigation of crops and agriculture in the surrounding areas. The Nienberger Bach is a seemingly ordinary, small stream. But without it, the city of Münster would be a little bit less alive.
Lepramuseum
Silent witness. The Lepramuseum stands before us, a solemn reminder of a time when leprosy cast a long shadow over