Guided tour through the Westruper Heide

Of ant lions, heathland farmers and some plagiarism

The approx. 90-hectare Westruper Heide is located in the immediate vicinity of the Haltern reservoir. This impressive heathland was declared a nature reserve in 1937 and is now a popular excursion destination.
On an eventful guided tour through this impressive landscape, you will immerse yourself in the former world of our ancestors, the heathland farmers. With a bit of luck, you will discover other mysterious heathland inhabitants such as the ant lion, bee wolf &

Book a guided tour of the heath

You can make a non-binding inquiry about this guided tour of the heath at the tourist information office in Haltern am See by e-mail. We will be happy to check your date and send you an offer as soon as possible. Please also send us any special requests, notes or deviations from the guided tour advertised here as well as information about the group by e-mail. If you have any questions about your request, please send an e-mail to stadtagentur@haltern.de or call us on +49 2364/933-365 or 933-366.

Further guided tours

Guided hike around the Hullern reservoir

A knowledgeable nature guide accompanies you around the lake and provides interesting facts about the flora and fauna.

Guided herb hike

A herb educator will introduce you to the world of herbs and explain how to distinguish between poisonous and edible herbs.

City tour with the Kiepenkerl

Entertaining city walk with the Kiepenkerl, who used to travel through Münsterland as a small trader with his "Kiepe" shopping cart.

Old town tour

A walk through the old and new times with an expert guide, also in costume if desired. Just ask us!

Guided city tour "Look & Swallow"

A culinary tour of the old town.

Guided city and nature tours

Our knowledgeable city guides also look forward to welcoming your group! There are numerous city tours with culinary delights before or after the tour.

Discover even more of Haltern am See

Fahrgastschiff Möwe auf dem Halterner Stausee

Lake cruises on the reservoir

The new passenger ship "Möwe" regularly crosses the Haltern reservoir. Boarding is possible at four landing stages.

Covered wagon ride "The Blue Tour"

Covered wagon ride past Haltern's sights.

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