Weihnachtsmarkt Bad Oeynhausen
Visitors can explore festively decorated wooden huts and illuminated gathering areas stretching across the town centre and Kurpark. Attractions include an open-air real ice rink and a children's carousel at Inowroclaw-Platz, alongside a variety of sweet and savoury food stalls. In the Kurpark, guests can stroll beneath extensive light displays and browse handcrafted goods from local artisans at the Westphalian gift market.
What to Expect
Spans the town centre and Kurpark with an open-air ice rink.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Wintertraum GmbH & Co. KG
Food & Drink
Stalls offer bratwurst, currywurst, crêpes, roasted almonds, potato fritters, vegetarian and vegan options, mulled wine and egg punch; refreshment huts are closed December 24 and 25.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children and christmas-market visitors
Vibe
Festive and illuminated
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Weihnachtsmarkt Innenstadt & Eisbahn: Monday–Sunday 12:00–21:00; on 24 December 10:00–14:00; sales Sunday on 13 December 13:00–18:00. Westfälischer Geschenkemarkt: Monday–Friday 16:00–20:00; Saturday–Sunday 12:00–20:00. Lichter im Park: Sunday–Thursday 16:00–22:00; Friday–Saturday 16:00–23:00. In the park, Monday–Friday 16:00–21:00 and Saturday–Sunday 12:00–21:00. Food huts: open 23 November–27 December, closed 24 and 25 December.
Tips & Advice
- Visit the Westphalian gift market in different weeks, since regional artisans rotate weekly and the selection changes.
- Bring skates or budget €6 per hour for rental; the rink also offers a €50 monthly pass, limited to 200.
- Plan a visit on December 24, when the market is open 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; it is closed December 25.
- Plan food-hut stops around December 24 and 25, when the refreshment huts are closed.
- On December 13, combine market browsing with Sunday shopping, with shops open from 1–6 p.m.
Special Events & Promotions
- The market has special opening hours on Christmas Eve and is closed on Christmas Day.
- Food huts are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
- A new monthly ice-rink pass is offered, limited to 200 passes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can I see and do across the three market areas?
Visit the city-centre huts and ice rink, browse the Westphalian gift market in the Kurpark, and see the park light displays.
What is available to eat and drink?
Food huts offer sweet and savoury choices, including vegan dishes, as well as drinks such as mulled wine.
Can I rent skates at the ice rink?
Yes. Skate rental is available at the outdoor real-ice rink on Inowroclaw-Platz.
What happens at the Westphalian gift market?
Local artisans sell handcrafted goods, and the participating artisans change weekly.
Are there any holiday closures to keep in mind?
The city-centre Christmas market is closed on Christmas Day. Food huts are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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