Münster low-emission zone (Umweltzone)

The Münster Umweltzone covers the city core: the old town inside the Promenade, the area between the Promenade and the main station, and, to the south, the main roads Weseler Straße (to Kolde-Ring), Moltkestraße and Hafenstraße.

The zone has existed since 1 January 2010. Since 1 January 2015 only the green sticker (Umweltplakette) is accepted. It applies every day, at all hours, including to foreign-registered cars.

Petrol cars with a catalytic converter (Euro 1+) and diesel cars from Euro 4 (or Euro 3 with a particle filter) normally get the green sticker.

Foreign cars also need the sticker, fitted before entering the zone. A German sticker is valid in all German zones and does not expire. The price is not in our sources: check the official website.

Since 1 October 2026 (BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 278), cars with a German E-plate (electric, plug-in hybrid, fuel cell) no longer need a sticker. Foreign electric cars without such a plate still need the green sticker. No day pass is mentioned: check the official website.

Before you leave: 1) Check your car's Euro norm on the vehicle registration certificate. 2) If it is at least Euro 1 (petrol with catalytic converter) or Euro 4 (diesel, or Euro 3 with particle filter), you should get the green sticker. 3) Get the sticker before entering the zone: in Germany from emissions-test garages, TÜV, DEKRA, GTÜ or the vehicle registration office (online application via the Bürgerbüro). Check the city's official website for the procedure and the price for foreign cars.

A foreign electric car without a German E-plate still needs the green sticker.

Be wary of unofficial intermediaries: always use the city's website or the bodies listed above.

Alternative: the Coesfelder Kreuz P+R and other park-and-ride options let you avoid driving into the zone (see below).