Last updated: November 22, 2024
Discover the festive events in Coesfeld! Our city guide presents all the important Christmas highlights that you shouldn't miss during the Advent season.
The historic marketplace transforms into a traditional Christmas market with regional specialties and craftsmanship. From there, the path leads through the decorated pedestrian zone to the Lamberti Church, where Advent concerts are regularly held. The castle park and Berkelaue offer winter walks, while the surrounding communities invite you to explore the region with their own Christmas markets and events.
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Coesfeld Holiday Light Displays
Light Saturday
- What to Expect
- Unique light program with live music and fire shows.
- Description
- The Lichtersamstag in Coesfeld features a diverse program with light, music, and fire shows, as well as a colorful array of gastronomy and shopping.
- Where
- Coesfeld | More Info : Light Saturday
Coesfeld Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Market 2024
- What to Expect
- Illuminated window displays and St. Nicholas procession.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Coesfeld offers a diverse atmosphere with over 200,000 light points, festive shops, and various attractions like the St. Nicholas procession, children's train, and Christmas raffle.
- Where
- Coesfeld | More Info : Christmas Market 2024
St. Ursula Sunday
- What to Expect
- Diverse range of local and regional products and services.
- Description
- The Ursula-Sunday in Coesfeld offers a diverse range of products and services. Local and regional exhibitors present household and garden items, decorative elements, jewelry, art, and food. In addition to the exhibitors, local associations and organizations also present their thematic focuses. The program includes face painting for children, craft activities, balloon artists, and a children's carousel.
- Where
- Coesfeld | More Info : St. Ursula Sunday
St. Ursula Market
- What to Expect
- Traditional market with a diverse range of offerings.
- Description
- The Ursula-Krammarkt offers a wide range of useful items, from cooking pots and cleaning cloths to leather goods and jewelry. Young and old can stroll around and meet friends.
- Where
- Coesfeld | More Info : St. Ursula Market
Coesfeld Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Alpine Christmas
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of boy voices and brass sounds.
- Description
- The grand Christmas concert "Alpenländische Weihnacht" features a unique blend of shining boy voices and festive brass sounds. Christian Wolff reads stories by Silja Welte, Jörg Zink, and Karl Heinrich Waggerl, and gives his impressions of the Alpenländische Weihnacht in a vivid and emotional way.
- Where
- Coesfeld | More Info : Alpine Christmas
Coesfeld Other Holiday Activities
St. Nicholas Parade
- What to Expect
- Special Saint Nicholas visit with lantern procession and treat distribution.
- Description
- The Nikolausumzug in Coesfeld is a traditional event where Saint Nicholas and his companion Ruprecht ride into the city and distribute sweet treats to children. The procession starts at 17:00 at the Kreishaus and proceeds with the volunteer fire brigade's music band to the marketplace.
- Where
- Coesfeld | More Info : St. Nicholas Parade
Additional Advent Saturdays
- What to Expect
- Unique Advent events in the city of Coesfeld.
- Description
- The Further Advent Days offer a variety of activities to help visitors enjoy the Advent season. There are various events organized by the city of Coesfeld.
- Where
- Coesfeld | More Info : Additional Advent Saturdays