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Last updated: December 01, 2024

Discover the festive winter season in Detmold with our comprehensive event guide. We offer locals and guests a practical overview of all winter activities in the historic residence city.

The picturesque market square in front of the historic town hall transforms into a traditional Christmas market with regional specialties and craftsmanship. From here, the festive activities extend along Lange Straße to Detmold Castle, where winter events and concerts take place. The neighboring districts and surrounding area offer additional advent markets and winter events.

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Detmold Holiday Markets and Shopping

What to Expect:

The approximately 20-meter-high Paderborn Christmas Pyramid with six levels and hand-carved Christmas figures.

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The Paderborn Christmas Market invites visitors from November 22 to December 23, 2024, throughout the city center. With around 80 stalls offering a variety of treats and a large selection of handmade crafts, decorative items, and toys. The approximately 20-meter-high Paderborn Christmas Pyramid is a special highlight.

Where: Paderborn | More Info: Paderborn Christmas Market

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Ice rink and regional craftsmanship in a light spectacle.

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The Christmas market in Bad Oeynhausen transforms the city center and the Kurpark into a dazzling light spectacle. The ice rink at Inowroclaw-Platz, festively decorated huts, and the Westphalian Gift Market invite visitors to winter experiences. Another highlight is the festive lighting in the Kurpark, making every stroll unforgettable.

Where: Bad Oeynhausen | More Info: Bad Oeynhausen Christmas Market

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The 12-meter-high Christmas pyramid on the Salzhof.

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The Christmas market in Bad Salzuflen transforms from November 25 to December 29 into a romantic setting with 65 lovingly decorated wooden pavilions. The 12-meter-high Christmas pyramid on the Salzhof is a focal point and meeting place. Hand-carved figures turn tirelessly, while mulled wine, eggnog, or Christmas beer entice. On the stages at Schliepsteiner Tor and Salzhof, a colorful program of Christmas and children's songs to Schlagers is presented.

Where: Bad Salzuflen | More Info: Bad Salzuflen Christmas Market

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Free admission and diverse culinary offerings.

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The Christmas market in Lübbecke transforms the city center into a festive atmosphere. Decorated shops and numerous vendors offer handmade gift ideas, crafts, and delicious holiday food. Daily traditional Advent calendar readings and a lively music program take place.

Where: Lübbecke | More Info: Lübbecke Christmas Market

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What to Expect:

Spectacular fire show "Flamma Scaena" at the Christmas market.

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The Minden Christmas market shines with festive lights and attracts visitors with lovingly designed market stalls on the historic market square and along the Scharn. Here, guests can find delicacies, children's attractions, and creative gift ideas.

Where: Minden | More Info: Minden Christmas Market

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Unique atmosphere between historic half-timbered houses.

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The Christkindlmarkt in Wiedenbrück offers a winter wonderland with lights, festive sounds, and irresistible scents. Over 40 stalls offer gift ideas, toys, decorative Advent decorations, and delicacies. Highlights include the Nürnberger Christkind, Santa Claus, and the Wiedenbrücker Angel.

Where: Wiedenbrück | More Info: Wiedenbrück Christmas Market

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Unique Christmas market atmosphere in historic buildings.

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The Holter Christmas Market offers a diverse selection of Christmas goods and culinary delights. Visit the market and experience the festive atmosphere amidst the historic buildings of Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock.

Where: Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock | More Info: Holte Christmas Market

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Handmade crafts and culinary delights on the Kirchplatz.

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The Adventszauber in Borgholzhausen is a traditional Christmas market offering handmade crafts, culinary delights, and festive music. Visit the artfully decorated stalls on the Kirchplatz and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

Where: Borgholzhausen | More Info: Advent Magic in Borgholzhausen

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Handmade Christmas goods and traditional Christmas treats.

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The Weihnachtszauber im Schloßpark offers a pre-Christmas atmosphere with lovingly decorated stalls offering a selected range of glass, textile, and wooden works, unique jewelry, and Christmas decorations. Aromas of almonds and honey, noble spices, hot waffles, mulled wine, and gingerbread entice the nose and warm the heart and stomach.

Where: Schloß Neuhaus | More Info: Christmas Magic in the Castle Park

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Variety of Christmas items and culinary specialties

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The Adventsmarkt Altenbeken offers a variety of Christmas items and culinary specialties. Visit the market to buy your Christmas cards, try traditional gingerbread, and immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere.

Where: Altenbeken | More Info: Altenbeken Advent Market

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More than 110 lovingly decorated huts in the city center.

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The Bielefeld Christmas Market offers a variety of stalls with traditional Christmas food and handicrafts. The event takes place throughout the entire city center and includes more than 110 lovingly decorated huts.

Where: Bielefeld | More Info: Bielefeld Christmas Market

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Diverse mix of traditional and modern Christmas music.

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The Gütersloher Weihnachtsmarkt features numerous stalls, a decorated stage, and a festively lit city center, creating a festive atmosphere in Gütersloh. Local artists and groups from the region perform, while traditional and modern Christmas music enhance the wait for the big Christmas festival. The beautifully decorated large Christmas tree is a popular photo opportunity.

Where: Gütersloh | More Info: Gütersloh Christmas Market

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The flying Santa Claus and the diverse culinary offerings.

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The Herforder Christmas Market transforms the city center into a sparkling winter experience with decorated streets, shining lights, and enticing aromas of roasted almonds and mulled wine. A special highlight is the flying Santa Claus, who flies twice daily over the town hall square.

Where: Herford | More Info: Herford Christmas Market

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Detmold Holiday Shows and Entertainment

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A colorful participation program and Christmas-themed rooms.

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The MuseumsAdvent Detmold is a Christmas event where the Paderborner Dorf is decorated with many lights in December. There are Christmas-themed rooms, music by the trumpet choir, storytellers, puppet theater, and craft demonstrations. A colorful participation program awaits visitors.

Where: Detmold | More Info: Museum Advent Detmold

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