What happens if it rains?

In past years the walk was called off in bad weather, and kids got sweet Martin geese at the cathedral and at St. Michael's instead. Check the parish page on the day.

How long is the walk?

Under a kilometer, from Frauenplatz along Löwengrube and Ettstraße to St. Michael's on Neuhauser Straße. In past years it took about 45 minutes from the start of the play to the service.

Do we need to speak German or be Catholic to join?

No. Anyone can walk along. The play, songs and short service are in German, but small kids mostly care about their lantern and the pastry at the end.

Upcoming

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St. Martin's Lantern Procession at Frauenplatz

When: Dates to be announced
Ages: All ages
Price: Free

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Where

Munich, Frauenplatz (Frauenkirche)

Ages

All ages

Setting

Outdoors, ending indoors

Music

Cathedral choirs and brass

What you need to know

Bring a lantern, the whole walk is kids carrying theirs while everyone sings
The play is at the cathedral doors, in front of the Frauenkirche's main portal, so arrive early to see it
Ends in church, with a short prayer service, a blessing and Martin pastries for the kids

About

Each year Munich's inner-city parishes mark St. Martin with a lantern walk from the Frauenkirche to St. Michael's Church. It opens with a short play of the saint sharing his cloak with a beggar, then the cathedral choirs and brass lead the singing through the old town. A good fit for kids who made a lantern at daycare or school and want a crowd to carry it with.

Free

Dates to be announced

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