Months Past The Treaty of Westphalia On 24 October 1648, the Treaty of Westphalia was signed, marking the end of the Thirty Years' War. Richard Cavendish | Published in History Today Volume 48 Issue 10 October 1998 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. GermanyThirty Years WarSchool Resources Related Articles Treaties and Turning Points: The Thirty Years' War Treaties and Turning Points: The Thirty Years' War Popular articles The First Christmas Tree Christmas 1914, and After