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Fight for parking spaces: Lübeck Christmas market overcrowded on St. Nicholas Day!
Find out everything about the traffic situation at the Lübeck Christmas market on St. Nicholas Day, including parking recommendations and events.
Fight for parking spaces: Lübeck Christmas market overcrowded on St. Nicholas Day!
On St. Nicholas Saturday, December 6, 2025, Lübeck's city center will be in full Advent splendor, but the traffic situation is anything but tranquil. Traffic around the Christmas market begins to build up from the early afternoon hours, which is particularly exacerbated by the high number of visitors and the parallel football game between VfB Lübeck and Eintracht Norderstedt at 2 p.m. Loud LN online The parking pressure is enormous, because the parking spaces are overcrowded and the traffic flows slowly, not least with the loud honking of worried drivers around the Holstentor.
The display boards on Schwartauer Allee already provide information about the congested traffic, which is why the police point out alternative options for getting there. The most recommended is the Park & Ride car park at Lohmühle, from where a shuttle service to the city center is offered. This way, visitors can avoid the crowds in the center and experience the Christmas market stress-free.
Public transport is becoming increasingly important
The police advise people to avoid driving into the city center and instead use public transport. In particular, the bus parking lot at the music and congress hall is already overcrowded and there are hardly any alternatives for additional vehicles. The additional shuttle service from the P+R parking lot on Einsiedelstrasse also makes it easier to reach the Christmas market without much hassle parken-luebeck.de explained.
In addition to the Christmas activities, drivers will have to prepare for even more traffic in the evening. In addition to the Christmas market, there will be a handball game by VfL Lübeck-Schwartau at 6 p.m., followed by a tractor parade between 7 and 7:30 p.m., which will also go through the city center and further increase traffic.
Around the Holstentor, which shines in festive light, the special atmosphere of the Christmas market will certainly attract many visitors. But the people of Lübeck have to decide for themselves whether they want to jump into the fray or switch to public transport. One thing is certain: if you plan cleverly and arrive on time, you can enjoy the festive season without stress and hecticness.