Located right in the heart of Münster, Münster Arkaden has been a favorite shopping destination since its opening in 2005. Designed by the renowned architecture firm Kleihues + Kleihues, the modern glass-and-stone structure blends harmoniously with the historic façades of the Prinzipalmarkt on one side and the Picasso Museum on the other.
During the Christmas season, the gallery transforms into a winter wonderland — beautifully decorated with sparkling light displays, elegant garlands, and a majestic Christmas tree. Don’t miss the Danish lifestyle store Søstrene Grene in the basement, where you’ll find plenty of creative holiday ideas and gifts. The large Thalia bookstore offers a wide selection of wall calendars, along with an excellent range of English-language books and international magazines. In the center of the gallery, you’ll find a stylish bistro serving delicious specialties from the famous Holstein Delikatessen. For a sweet treat, stop by Eiscafé Milano, a popular ice cream shop that completes the culinary experience.
From the upper floors, you can enjoy lovely views of the festive decorations below or relax with a cup of coffee while sampling some traditional Westphalian delicacies. The gallery is open daily and also serves as a convenient passage connecting Prinzipalmarkt and Lüdgeristraße.
The spacious, three-story indoor courtyard offers direct access to numerous shops, the Pablo Picasso Art Museum, and the Pablo Restaurant. Opened in 2000, the Pablo Picasso Museum in Münster is Germany’s first and only Picasso museum. Housed behind historic, protected façades in the heart of the old town, it features rotating exhibitions on Pablo Picasso and his fellow artists of the Classical Modern era, including Georges Braque, Henri Matisse, and Marc Chagall. The museum’s core collection is a unique set of around 800 Picasso lithographs — one of the largest of its kind in the world.
The museum is open every day, except Monday, from 10a.m. till 6p.m.
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