A lovely little town surrounded by lakes and forests, Haltern am See has become a hugely popular destination for outdoorsy travellers to North Rhine-Westphalia. Within easy reach of Münster and Düsseldorf, it’s brilliant for relaxed rural weekends as a couple or with friends and family. Accommodation options include cosy B&Bs and self-catering cottages, but our pick of the best places to stay in Haltern an See is a beautiful boutique property with a Michelin-starred restaurant. Certainly something to write home about!

Haltern am See’s old town is very charming. Amble around on foot to spot heritage edifices decorated with flower-filled window boxes, a pretty market square and plenty of cafés and eateries. Most visitors, however, will delight in discovering the surrounding countryside. There are 280km of well-marked circular routes in the area, perfect for Nordic walking, cycling or horse riding through forests, along the Lippe River or between the remains of ancient castles.

Picturesque spots such as the Hullern Reservoir and Westrup Heath are wonderful in the spring and summer, but also very special during the autumn months, when the trees turn red, orange and gold. This is also a brilliant time to savour seasonal dishes at our the best place to stay in Haltern am See — speak to the team about booking your table well in advance!

The Best Places to Stay in Haltern am See

For Foodies

• Ratshotel is an elegant boutique bolthole in the old town, with simple yet comfortable contemporary guestrooms. The big draw is the Michelin-starred Ratsstuben restaurant, where Chef-owner Daniel Georgiev fuses top seasonal produce with international influences to create innovative set menus. There are over 300 labels on the wine list. A sensational foodie experience.

FOR A PRIVATE HOUSE OR APARTMENT

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Travel Information

• Want to fly to Haltern am See?

• Fly to Münster Osnabruck Airport, 30 minutes from Haltern am See by bus or taxi. Most hotels will also be happy to arrange an airport pick up in advance. Alternatively, arrive in Haltern am See by train from destinations around Germany.
• The North Rhine-Westphalia region is great for a road trip! Contact our partner Rentalcars if you would like to hire a car.
• Peak season falls in July and August, when visitors can expect the most sunshine and temperatures hover around 21°C. Travel in the shoulder seasons of May or September for fewer crowds and great hotel deals.

STILL NOT SURE?

• Expand your search to see the best places to stay in Münster.
• Alternatively, explore our pick of the best places to stay in North Rhine-Westphalia.
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