Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere of Altena with our comprehensive event guide. From traditional Christmas markets to cultural events, our city offers a diverse winter program for locals and visitors alike.
Around the historic Altena Castle, the winter activities extend throughout the picturesque old town. The Luther Square transforms into a cozy Christmas market with regional specialties and craftsmanship, while the pedestrian zone is adorned with festive lighting. The neighboring cities of Sauerland, just a few kilometers away, complement the program with their traditional Advent events.
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Historic setting with diverse program
The Altena Christmas Market at Burg Holtzbrinck offers a diverse program for the whole family. The historic setting of Burg Holtzbrinck provides the perfect backdrop for a weekend filled with tradition, music, and contemplation.
Where: Altena | More Info: Altena Christmas Market at Burg Holtzbrinck
Live music and Santa Claus visit
The Historical Christmas Market in Lüdenscheid takes place as a small, cozy, and stylish market town in the upper Wilhelmstraße and at the Erlöserkirche. With much live music, visits from Santa Claus, stilt walkers, street musicians, beautiful handicrafts, delicious food, and drinks, festive anticipation is created for three days. At the same time, some parallel events take place in the Erlöserkirche.
Where: Lüdenscheid | More Info: Lüdenscheid Christmas Market
Traditional craftsmanship demonstrations and unique products.
The Christmas market in Iserlohn offers a variety of traditional craftsmanship and fine craftsmanship. Visitors can discover elegant, modern design pieces and artworks in the cottages and half-timbered houses. Regional partners of the museum and charitable organizations are also present. Local restaurateurs and farmers provide food and drink, while the studios of the resident artists in Barendorf are open.
Where: Iserlohn | More Info: Iserlohn Christmas Market
Unique handmade Christmas decorations and traditional delicacies.
The Christmas market in Menden takes place on December 14th and 15th on Mendener Kirchstraße. The festively decorated stalls invite visitors to many delicacies, and some street-side garages or entranceways transform into a paradise for collectors and enthusiasts of handmade Christmas decorations.
Where: Menden | More Info: Menden Christmas Market
Unique Christmas atmosphere in a traditional market setting.
The Weihnachtsmarkt in Werdohl offers a variety of Christmas items, delicious food and drinks, and entertaining activities.
Where: Werdohl | More Info: Werdohl Christmas Market
Hot chocolate and cozy gatherings.
The Christmas market in Neuenrade offers Kinderpunsch, hot chocolate, mulled wine, waffles, and sausages. The place becomes a popular gathering spot during the Advent season.
Where: Neuenrade | More Info: Neuenrade Christmas Market
Unique blend of traditional folk music and modern steampunk elements.
The Winter-Spektakulum on Burg Altena offers a romantic atmosphere with enchanting beings, acrobatics, culinary delights, interactive museum activities, fairy tales, fire performances, and plenty of music in the courtyard.
Where: Altena | More Info: Winter Spectacle Burg Altena