St. Nicholas Carriage Ride in Erkelenz
Nikolaus arrives in Erkelenz riding a horse-drawn carriage as crowds gather along Kölner Straße. Children receive small presents on the market square and traditional baked Weckmänner. The celebration concludes with the singing of Christmas carols accompanied by the local music club.
What to Expect
Nikolaus arrives by horse carriage to hand out gifts and Weckmänner.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
City Center
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Stadtmarketing Stadt Erkelenz
Food & Drink
Weckmänner are handed out to children.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and communal
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Tips & Advice
- Find a spot along Kölner Straße early, because hundreds of children and parents line the street to watch the Nikolaus arrive in his carriage.
- Take the children to the market square, where the Nikolaus hands out small gifts and Weckmänner to the children of the town.
- Stay to the end and join the Musikverein in singing Christmas songs, which is how the Nikolauskutschfahrt finishes each year.
- Combine the visit with shopping in the town centre, because the shops open for a shopping Sunday that day once the city council approves it.
- Dress warmly, because the whole event happens outdoors on the street and the market square in early December.
Special Events & Promotions
- Town-centre shops open for a shopping Sunday on the same day, once the city council approves it.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens at the Nikolauskutschfahrt?
The Nikolaus arrives in Erkelenz in a horse-drawn carriage packed with gifts. Hundreds of children watch along Kölner Straße. On the market square he hands out small gifts and Weckmänner to the children of the town.
Is it a good outing for children?
Yes. The children of the town get small gifts and Weckmänner, the traditional sweet bread figures, from the Nikolaus.
Is there music?
Yes. The event closes with Christmas songs, sung together with the help of the Musikverein (the town music club).
Are the shops open that day?
Shops in the town centre open for a shopping Sunday (verkaufsoffener Sonntag). The city council has to approve these shopping Sundays each year.
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