Last updated: November 22, 2024
Experience the festive Christmas season in Buende! Our event guide accompanies you through all winter activities and celebrations in our Westphalian town, where tradition and community come together.
Around the historic marketplace and St. Laurentius Church, Christmas activities unfold. The traditional Christmas market with its decorated wooden huts offers regional specialties and craftsmanship, while the shopping streets of Bahnhofstrasse and Eschstrasse are adorned with festive lighting. Throughout the city center, visitors will find cozy cafes and restaurants inviting them to linger over hot mulled wine and Westphalian delicacies.
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Buende Holiday Markets and Shopping
Soest Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- World's unique green sandstone ensemble as backdrop
- Description
- The Soester Christmas Market offers a unique setting with green sandstone churches and historic half-timbered houses. Over 100 lovingly arranged stalls offer gift items, handicrafts, Christmas decorations, and culinary delights. Daily, the Christmas angel distributes sweets to waiting children, and the bell ringer plays familiar melodies.
- Where
- Soest | More Info : Soest Christmas Market
Münster Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Six individual Christmas markets with diverse culinary and artisanal offerings.
- Description
- In Münster, the Advent season begins when the Prinzipalmarkt shines golden and the arcades are decorated with Advent wreaths. Six Christmas markets invite visitors to a cozy Christmas stroll, featuring lively concerts, high-quality exhibitions, and a meditative church program.
- Where
- Münster | More Info : Münster Christmas Market
Bielefeld Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- More than 110 lovingly decorated stalls in the city center.
- Description
- The Bielefeld Christmas Market features over 110 lovingly decorated stalls that fill the city center with a pre-Christmas charm. From the atmospheric Old Market to the charming hut village with the largest Christmas pyramid in NRW on Jahnplatz – there’s something for everyone.
- Where
- Bielefeld | More Info : Bielefeld Christmas Market
Paderborn Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- The largest walkable Christmas pyramid in North Rhine-Westphalia.
- Description
- The Paderborn Christmas Market offers a historical setting, lovingly decorated atmosphere, and romantic lighting. The shining centerpiece is the imposing cathedral, whose mighty tower shines far into the land. The entire cathedral square is enchanted by beautiful light displays and the historic town hall becomes the largest Advent calendar in the region.
- Where
- Paderborn | More Info : Paderborn Christmas Market
Gütersloh Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Beautifully decorated large Christmas tree.
- Description
- The Gütersloher Weihnachtsmarkt takes place from late November to late December on Berliner Platz. Numerous stalls, a decorated stage, and a festively lit city center create a festive atmosphere. Local artists and groups from the region perform, while traditional and modern music enhance the wait for Christmas. The beautifully decorated large Christmas tree is a popular photo opportunity.
- Where
- Gütersloh | More Info : Gütersloh Christmas Market
Herford Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- The flying Santa Claus over the town hall square.
- Description
- The Herforder Christmas Market transforms Herford's city center into a sparkling winter experience with decorated streets, shining lights, and the enticing aroma of roasted almonds and mulled wine. The flying Santa Claus, who flies over the town hall square twice daily, is a special highlight.
- Where
- Herford | More Info : Herford Christmas Market
Minden Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Spectacular "Flamma Scaena" fire show at the Christmas market.
- Description
- The Mindener Weihnachtsmarkt in Minden's city center shines from November 26 to December 30, 2024, in festive light. Surrounded by Christmas trees, lights, and stars, lovingly designed market stalls on the historic market square and along the Scharn attract visitors. Here, delicious treats, children's attractions, and creative gift ideas await, while the upper market offers hot drinks, Christmas-themed fires, and cozy atmosphere.
- Where
- Minden | More Info : Minden Christmas Market
Lübbecke Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Extended shopping hours on Sundays with Advent calendar readings.
- Description
- The city center of Lübbecke transforms into a festive Christmas market during the second week of Advent. Decorated shops and numerous vendors offer handmade gift ideas, crafts, and festive culinary delights.
- Where
- Lübbecke | More Info : Lübbecke Christmas Market
Bad Oeynhausen Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- The real ice rink at Inowroclaw-Platz.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Bad Oeynhausen transforms the city center and the Kurpark into a light spectacle. The real ice rink at Inowroclaw-Platz and festively decorated huts invite visitors to enjoy winter experiences. Another highlight is the festive lighting in the Kurpark, making every stroll unforgettable.
- Where
- Bad Oeynhausen | More Info : Bad Oeynhausen Christmas Market
Porta Westfalica Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Illuminated ice rink and fire show performances
- Description
- The Weihnachtsmarkt in Porta Westfalica offers 27 days of diverse activities with an illuminated ice rink, almost daily school events, live music, and fire show performances. The Nikolaus visits the market on December 6, and there are two Christmas fireworks on December 1 and 15.
- Where
- Porta Westfalica | More Info : Porta Westfalica Christmas Market