Münster Christmas Markets 2026
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When are the Münster Christmas markets in 2026?
Münster has 7 Christmas markets in our directory. Last season most opened around 24 Nov and the last one closed on 23 Dec 2025; none stayed open after Christmas. All are free to enter.
Münster has several Christmas markets in its old town, each with its own character, around the gabled arcades of the Prinzipalmarkt and the Lamberti Church.
7Christmas markets
24 NovTypical opening (2025)
23 Dec 2025Last market closed
All Christmas markets in Münster
Sorted by opening date. Dates shown are from the 2025–26 season unless 2026 dates are marked — check the official website before you go.
Giebelhüüskesmarkt in Münster
Lichtermarkt St. Lamberti in Münster
Weihnachtsdorf am Kiepenkerl in Münster
Weihnachtsmarkt Rund um das Rathaus Münster
X-MS Christmas Market
Westfälischer Weihnachtsmarkt auf dem Mühlenhof in Münster
Frequently asked questions
How many Christmas markets are there in Münster?
We list 7 Christmas markets in Münster, including Aegidii-Weihnachtsmarkt in Münster, Giebelhüüskesmarkt in Münster, Lichtermarkt St. Lamberti in Münster and Weihnachtsdorf am Kiepenkerl in Münster. Some are small one-day or weekend events, so check the dates on each card.
When do the Münster Christmas markets open in 2026?
In 2025 the first market, Aegidii-Weihnachtsmarkt in Münster, opened on 24 Nov 2025, and most were open by 24 Nov 2025. Expect similar timing in 2026: the first Sunday of Advent falls on 29 Nov 2026. Confirm on the official website before you book.
Are Münster's Christmas markets open after Christmas?
Not usually. Last season every market in Münster with published dates had closed by 23 Dec 2025, so plan your visit before Christmas Day.
Are the Christmas markets in Münster free?
Yes, entry to the markets we list is free — you only pay for food, drinks and gifts. Many stalls serve mulled wine in a mug with a small deposit that you get back when you return it.