Christmas markets

Save the date:

Christmas markets 2025
November 24th to December 23rd, 2025

Advent in Münster

When the Prinzipalmarkt glitters in gold, the gabled houses and churches are beautifully lit, the shops are festively decorated, Christmas trees adorn the streets and the aroma of fir sprigs and mulled wine fills the air, then the best time of all begins in Münster: Advent.

Note

The page will be updated shortly!

Christmas markets at a glance

Weihnachtsmarkt im Dunkeln, beleuchtete Bäume und Stände mit Menschen

Christmas Market around the Town Hall

November 24th until December 23, 2025

The largest and oldest Christmas market in Münster welcomes visitors beneath a romantic canopy of lights in the inner courtyard of the Town Hall. There is something for all ages in the huge selection of jewellery and craft items, plenty of delicious delicacies and a nostalgic children’s merry-go-round.

www.weihnachtsmarkt-muenster.com

Der Weihnachtsmarkt am Aegidiimarkt in Münster.

Aegidii Christmas Market

November 24th until December 23, 2025

Located on Aegidiimarkt plaza, the Christmas market, its stalls encircling a magnificent Christmas pyramid featuring a half-hourly carillon and a large crib, invites the whole family to stroll amongst handicrafts and mouth-watering delicacies.

www.aegidii-weihnachtsmarkt.de

Der Weihnachtsmarkt an der Lamberti-Kirche in Münster.

Lights Market St. Lamberti

November 24th until December 22, 2025

At the foot of the mighty St. Lamberti-Kirche, the little blue huts of the lights market create a special sparkle. Surrounded by magnificent gabled houses, the Christmas decorations and Münster’s largest Christmas tree compete in a bid to outshine one another.
The Lights Market St. Lamberti opens until December 22nd.

www.lichtermarkt-muenster.de

Der Giebelhüüskes-Weihnachtsmarkt in Münster.

Giebelhüüskesmarkt

November 24th until December 22, 2025

The Christmas market opens its doors against the medieval backdrop of the Überwasserkirche and with a splendid view of the illuminated towers of St.-Paulus-Dom. A wide variety of craft items and and tasty treats can be found here.
Also the Giebelhüüskesmarkt closes its doors on December 22nd.

Der Weihnachtsmarkt am Kiepenkerl in Münster.

Christmas Village around Kiepenkerl

November 24th until December 23, 2025

In the little Christmas village around the statue of Münster’s Kiepenkerl, quaint stalls beneath a beautiful Christmas tree serve Westphalian specialities and display various handicrafts, inviting you to linger awhile and savour it all in the wonderfullycosy atmosphere.

X-MS-Weihnachtsmarkt am Harsewinkelplatz in Münster.

X-MS Christmas Market

November 24 until December 23, 2025

The Christmas market on Harsewinkelplatz right next to the “Kirschensäule” (Cherry Column) sculpture by Thomas Schütte is a market by Münster for Münster. The entire range from arts and crafts to gastronomic delights is local, regional, sustainable and creative. A real Münster market for everyone.

www.xms-markt.de

Atmospheric offers in Advent

Experience the colorful diversity of the pre-Christmas season in Münster - with exciting details, stories and insider tips.
Arts and culture

Some impressions

Lebkuchenherz: "Gruß vom Weihnachtsmarkt Münster"

Travel to Münster

Whether by bus, train or your own car: this is how you can get to Münster in Advent without a care in the world.
How to reach Münster

Visitor Information

Münster Information

Heinrich-Brüning-Straße 7
48143 Münster
Mon – Fri 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tel. +49 (0)2 51/4 92-27 10

Information in the Historic Town Hall

Prinzipalmarkt 10, 48143 Münster
Tue – Fri 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat, Sun and holidays 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Tel. +49 (0)2 51/4 92-27 24

Ein gedeckter Frühstückstisch (Symbolbild)

Stay overnight

We will be happy to book a hotel or holiday flat for you to make your stay in Münster as comfortable as possible.
Booking hotline: 02 51/4 92-27 26 - or book conveniently on the internet.

Stay overnight in Münster