Enschede Other Christmas Activities 2026

Sinterklaas and the Pieten sail into the harbour of Enschede to greet waiting children and celebrate. Following the arrival, the procession travels through the city centre streets toward the town hall. The arrival concludes with an official welcome by the...

Visitors welcome Sinterklaas and his Pieten as they arrive by steamboat before touring through the city center. Entertainment on the Koornmarkt includes stage performances by singing and dancing Pieten. Children can also visit the Huis van Sinterklaas to deliver wish...

Visitors experience an atmospheric pre-Christmas gathering in downtown Nordhorn featuring the traditional St. Nicholas procession. Following the parade, attendees can join in the local tradition of Grafschafter Nikolausknobeln.

St. Nicholas and Knecht Ruprecht ride into the city on horseback, accompanied by an entourage and the music band of the volunteer fire department. Families and children join a lantern parade alongside torchbearers, illuminating the city center on the way...

Visitors can listen to alternating musical performances from four participating choirs. Stages are set up near the Kersthuis and inside the gallery. The featured ensembles include The Morning-, and Noontime Singers, Jokoenda Enter, What’s New, and Born to Pop.

Participants can choose between walking routes of approximately 5, 10, or 15 kilometers. The trails lead past local sights amidst a winter setting, accompanied by the traditional sounds of midwinter horns playing in the background. Along the way, stops offer...

Participants take part in a festive year-end road event featuring 3 km, 5 km, and 10 km distances along with a 5 km walking category. The multi-lap road course is officially measured and utilizes bib-integrated transponders for automatic timekeeping. Finishers...

The 'Sparkasse on Ice' event transforms Bocholt's Neutorplatz into a winter wonderland. From late November 2025 to early February 2026, visitors can enjoy ice skating on a large, illuminated rink. Evening hours offer opportunities for competitive Eisstockschießen (curling), and the...

Step into a world of wonder at the CAPITOL Weihnachtszauber, a festive variety show in Nordhorn. This enchanting evening combines dazzling magic, thrilling acrobatics, and captivating music, all enhanced by an exquisite Christmas buffet. International artists promise a night of...

Experience the charm of Nordhorn from the water with special winter boat rides. Enjoy a warm cup of mulled wine or punch while gliding along the Vechte River, illuminated by festive lights. These unique tours offer a cozy and memorable...

Ibbenbüren transforms into a winter wonderland with 'Ibbenbüren on Ice,' offering a premier ice skating experience in the heart of the city. Glide across the ice, challenge friends to a game of ice stock sport, or simply soak in the...

The Sparkasse Emsland Kinder-Weihnachtsbühne features daily performances at 4:30 PM, including magic shows, puppet theater, and ventriloquism. Located at Windthorstplatz, this free event is near the Ferris wheel.

Experience a magical 'Advents-Singen' (Advent Singing) at Kulturhof Deitmar, featuring the 'Wolters Family's' joyful Christmas concert. They'll fill the air with festive melodies, and with lyrics projected on a big screen, everyone can join in. Enjoy traditional treats like 'Piepkuchen'...

Bring your little ones to a special Christmas theater performance featuring the beloved characters Honk and Hanna. They're baking cookies using a secret family recipe for a village competition, but will they win against other unique treats? This charming show...