Secure your bike: Münster Police starts free bike registration!

Secure your bike: Münster Police starts free bike registration!

What does today bring in Münster? A very special highlight is on the program: The police report that free bicycle registration will be offered at Harsewinkelplatz today from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity for all cyclists to make their bikes safer. To register the bikes, an ID card and proof of purchase are recommended, as these documents help to prove ownership of the bike. The police hope that this campaign will reduce bicycle thefts, which are a widespread problem in Germany. For example, over 34,000 bicycles were stolen in Berlin in 2016, and the number of unreported cases is probably even higher. Registration is seen by experts as an important theft prevention measure, as it makes it easier to match recovered bicycles to their rightful owners and deter potential thieves.

How does registration work? The coding is usually done by engraving or adhesive coding, often on the right side of the seat tube. After registration, it is advisable to also use a good lock to further minimize the risk of theft. The ADFC emphasizes that high-quality bikes or e-bikes should also be insured, as compensation in the event of theft is usually significantly higher than with regular household contents insurance.

What's new in Münster?

But bike registration is just one of many happenings in the city. Deutsche Post is opening a new branch in Münster today in “Sep’s Cafe” at Gartenstrasse 38, which is open Mon-Fri from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The Ukraine Days also start with numerous exhibitions, theater performances and lectures, including the remarkable exhibition “War up close”. For all sporty types, the indoor swimming pools have longer opening times during the Whitsun holidays: the southern swimming pool is open until 1:30 p.m. and the central indoor swimming pool is open until 3:00 p.m. The interactive exhibition ship MS Wissenschaft can also be viewed in the city harbor - entry is free.

traffic and safety

There are a few traffic diversions: Due to drinking water pipeline work, the turning lane on Friedrich-Ebert-Straße towards the city center will be eliminated until the end of July; residents are asked to use Hammer Straße as a detour. Commuters also have to prepare for a route closure when traveling by train, as replacement rail traffic is expected due to construction work on Warendorfer Straße.

There was also an ordination in the cathedral on Pentecost Sunday, the first in three years, with the new priests Thomas Kuhn and Jonas Mieves. Less encouraging is the news about the closure of the popular Grotes restaurant in the Kreuzviertel, which is likely to disappoint many loyal guests.

With these developments, Münster remains a lively city with many opportunities for citizens and visitors to get involved and exchange ideas. Take advantage of the opportunity to register your bike today and ensure that your bike has a safe place in the city!

For more information about bike registration, we recommend reading the bike registration article bussgeldkatalog.org as well as comprehensive theft statistics gdv.de.