Weihnachtlicher Kunsthandwerkermarkt Dorenburg
Visitors can wander through picturesque museum courtyards illuminated by festive lighting decorations. Numerous artisans and craft manufacturers showcase handmade gifts alongside a variety of holiday treats and delicacies. Entertainment throughout the grounds includes fire shows, storytelling from a winter fairy-tale teller, stick bread baking, and children's craft workshops.
What to Expect
Artisan craft market set amidst historic open-air museum courtyards.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
MMR GmbH
Food & Drink
Christmas treats and delicacies are available.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children and fans of handmade crafts
Vibe
Festive and tranquil
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
€
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Adult day ticket: €9. Children and young people through age 16: free. Reduced tickets: €8, for example for people with a disability of 70% or more or groups of 20 or more. – Get tickets
- Hours: Fri-Sat 14:00–21:00 (admission until 20:00); Sun 11:00–19:00 (admission until 18:00).
- Parking: Parking is free. Parking is available at the open-air museum and ice stadium; alternative lots are connected to the market by shuttle on Saturdays and Sundays. Visitors are asked to turn off their navigation from the motorway or L39 and follow signs and staff directions to the next available parking lot.
Tips & Advice
- Buy a day ticket in advance if you want to arrange admission before arriving.
- If driving, turn off navigation from the motorway or L39 and follow the signs and staff directions to the next available parking lot.
- Use the shuttle from alternative parking lots on Saturdays or Sundays, or park at the open-air museum or ice stadium.
- For public transport, get off at Eissportzentrum and walk across the parking area to the museum entrance.
- Consider the reduced-ticket categories if you are part of a group of 20 or more or meet the stated disability criterion.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children and young people through age 16 enter free.
- Reduced tickets are available for people with a disability of 70% or more and groups of 20 or more.
- The fire show will be presented on both Fridays.
- Free parking; shuttle service from alternative parking lots on Saturdays and Sundays.
- New this year: festive light decorations.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What can children do at the market?
Children can bake stick bread, take part in creative craft activities, hear a winter fairy-tale storyteller and watch fire shows.
What food and drink is available?
The market offers Christmas treats and delicacies.
How can I get there without driving?
The Eissportzentrum public transport stop is beside the EisSport & EventPark; from there, it is a short walk across the parking area to the museum entrance.
What should I know about parking?
Free parking is available at the open-air museum and ice stadium. On Saturdays and Sundays, shuttle buses connect alternative parking lots to the market.
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