St. Lamberti

St. Lamberti is a Gothic church in central Münster with a striking tower reaching 90.5 meters and featuring elaborate stonework across its facade. The building stands near the Prinzipalmarkt square and commands attention through its vertical lines and finely carved stone details.

Construction began in 1375, creating what became the most important late Gothic structure in Westphalia. The building survived the upheaval of the Reformation and later became a symbol of the city's rebuilding after destruction in the 20th century.

The church tower rings with horn signals every half hour between 9 PM and midnight, played by a tower keeper who continues a centuries-old tradition. This practice shapes the city's soundscape and connects visitors to a living medieval custom that still echoes through Münster today.

Access is available through the Salzstrasse entrance with ramp facilities for wheelchair users and wide doorways. Visitors get the best view of the facade and tower from the Prinzipalmarkt side, where stone carvings are also clearly visible.

Three iron cages still hang from the tower, left as reminders of the 1535 execution of Münster Rebellion leaders. These unsettling artifacts remain visible on the structure as dark witnesses to a violent chapter in the city's past.

Location: Münster-Mitte

Inception: 16 century

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Height: 90.5 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Lambertikirchplatz 5, 48143 Münster

Phone: +4925148294797

Email: stlamberti-muenster@bistum-muenster.de

Website: https://sanktlamberti.de

GPS coordinates: 51.96290,7.62861

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:00