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Aegidii Christmas Market Münster
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Lichtermarkt at St Lambert's, Münster
Lambertikirchplatz (St. Lamberti) · Münster, GermanySeason23 November – 22 December 2026
Todayclosed
EntryOpen-air market; the official page mentions no admission fee.
Whereoutdoors
The market is inside Münster low-emission zone (Umweltzone)
A green emissions sticker (Umweltplakette) on the windscreen is required — also for foreign cars.
Guide: what to do · official website · P+R Coesfelder Kreuz (Domagkstraße 62, about 1,000 spaces, ticket about EUR 5/day including bus for up to 5 people); also the mobility stations Weseler Straße and Albersloher Weg, and P+R Preußenstadion (Hammer Straße). 2026 hours and prices not confirmed: check the official website.
About
The Lichtermarkt sits at the foot of the towering St Lambert's Church at the end of the Prinzipalmarkt. Its blue pointed-roof huts stand out against the gabled houses around the square. Expect plenty of Christmas decorations, plus the city's tallest Christmas tree. Note that it closes on 22 December, a day before most other Münster markets.
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:00–20:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00–20:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–20:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–20:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–20:00 |
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