Christmas market Münster 2025
Experience Christmas in Münster by train
Celebrate Christmas in Münster
The five Christmas markets in Münster are all within walking distance of each other, allowing you to stroll easily from one square to the next. Along the way, you’ll discover cosy cafés, historic facades and beautifully illuminated streets. Come for a day trip or stay overnight to experience Christmas in Münster at its best.
When can I go on a Christmas trip to Münster?
The Christmas market in Münster is open from 24 November to 23 December 2025.
Your trip to Münster with ICE
The high-speed train ICE runs from the Netherlands to Germany and Switzerland daily. With ICE you can relax and travel quickly and comfortably. From Amsterdam Central Station ICE runs 7 times a day to Münster in a good 3 hours and vice versa. Depending on your train trip, you change trains in Oberhausen or Duisburg and take a regular Intercity service. A train ticket can be booked from € 20.
Overview of train travel times to the Christmas market in Münster
| Route | Travel time | Transfer | Header | Header |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam - Münster | 3.24 | 1 | Content | Content |
| Amersfoort - Münster | 2.48 | 1 | Content | Content |
| Utrecht - Münster | 3.07 | 1 | Content | Content |
| Rotterdam - Münster | 3.54 | 2 | Content | Content |
| Arnhem - Münster | 2.49 | 1 | Content | Content |
For a complete travel itinerary, consult our itinerary planner
Other things to do in Münster during Christmas
Make your visit to the Christmas market in Münster a day out or a weekend getaway! Visit the historic city centre filled with numerous museums, theatres and modern sculptures and architecture. Thanks to the large, reputable university, Münster is a young and vibrant city with 55,000 students. In the evening there is also plenty to do.
Christmas market in Münster
Christmas market in Düsseldorf
At Christmas time, Düsseldorf transforms into a wonderful village of illuminated houses and fragrant streets.
Christmas market in Oberhausen
At the end of a long day of Christmas shopping enjoy a fragrant glass of mulled wine.
Top 5 Christmas markets
Be inspired by the top 5 Christmas markets you can easily travel to by train. So that, wherever you look, you can enjoy the charming stalls, food and lights.
