Last updated: November 22, 2024
Discover the festive winter season in Espelkamp! Our event guide presents all the important events and activities our city has to offer during the Advent season.
From the traditional Christmas market at the town hall to the atmospheric events at the community center - Espelkamp transforms into a winter atmosphere. The historic marketplace forms the center of festivities, while the pedestrian zone with its decorated shop windows and light decorations invites you to stroll. In the surrounding area, the Christmas markets in Minden and Lübbecke also attract visitors with their regional specialties.
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Espelkamp Holiday Markets and Shopping
Festival of Lights
- What to Expect
- Cultural and culinary offerings in a compact setting.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Espelkamp offers a cozy, contemplative, and joyful atmosphere with cultural and culinary offerings. The stalls around the town fountain are lovingly and contemplatively lit.
- Where
- Espelkamp | More Info : Festival of Lights
Winter Castle Delight
- What to Expect
- A portion of the entrance fees and event earnings goes to the "Lichtblicke" action.
- Description
- The Winter Schloss Celebration invites visitors to a traditional Christmas market on the 4th Advent. Live music and a wide range of Christmas goods and culinary delights await. A portion of the entrance fees and event earnings will go to the "Lichtblicke" action in cooperation with Radio Westfalica.
- Where
- Espelkamp | More Info : Winter Castle Delight
Espelkamp Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Concert 2024
- What to Expect
- Unique classical music program with professional musicians.
- Description
- The Weihnachtskonzert 2024 features a diverse program of classical music to celebrate the holiday season. It is performed by professional musicians and offers a unique atmosphere for all visitors.
- Where
- Espelkamp | More Info : Christmas Concert 2024
Espelkamp Other Holiday Activities
Forest Bathing
- What to Expect
- Unique nature experience through mindful walking and breathing in the forest.
- Description
- Waldbaden is a mindful and relaxing forest walk that calms the body, mind, and soul. Inspired by the Japanese concept of Shinrin Yoku, we immerse ourselves in the soothing atmosphere of the forest through conscious walking, breathing, listening, smelling, and seeing. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and park on the Blasheimer Market grounds or along Bahnweg Street.
- Where
- Espelkamp | More Info : Forest Bathing
Trip with the "White Fleet"
- What to Expect
- Informative tour of the castle grounds and the automaton museum.
- Description
- The "White Fleet" tour took the Hüllhorst women with the White Fleet from the dock in Hille on the Mittelland Canal to Schloss Benkhausen. There was an informative tour of the castle grounds and the automaton museum. In the outdoor area of the Rentei, there was a delicious lunch.
- Where
- Espelkamp | More Info : Trip with the "White Fleet"
Guided Hike through Benkhausen Forest
- What to Expect
- Guided round walk through an old mixed forest.
- Description
- The guided walk through the Benkhauser Forest offers a round walk through an old mixed forest with rare tree species and noble hardwood. The new path leads around the family tomb and past Schloss Benkhausen.
- Where
- Espelkamp | More Info : Guided Hike through Benkhausen Forest