Christmas Market in Gronau
The entire city center of Gronau is transformed with a sea of festive lights, market stalls, and open shops. Visitors can enjoy hot mulled wine, try ice skating, or play curling on the designated lane beside St. Antonius Church.
What to Expect
Downtown holiday market featuring an ice rink and curling lane.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
City Center
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Kulturbüro/ Touristinfo & Stadtmarketing Gronau
Food & Drink
Visitors can enjoy Glühwein at the market.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families, friends, and coworkers looking for festive activities
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Parking: Kostenlose Parkplätze zentrumsnah in Gronau und Epe; teilweise mit Parkscheibe.
Tips & Advice
- Book an ice-stock lane slot ahead at the Touristinfo or online, then bring friends or colleagues for Glühwein and a round of curling by St. Antonius Church.
- Bring a parking disc, because some of the free parking spaces close to the center require one.
- Come on Sunday, December 13, if you want to combine the market with shopping, since Gronau's shops open that afternoon.
- Ask at the Touristinfo for a printout of the program, because there's no printed flyer anymore.
- Look for the WC beach flags to find toilets, which are usually near the stage.
Special Events & Promotions
- You can book individual ice-stock lane slots by St. Antonius Church for December 10–13 at the Touristinfo or online.
- Shops in Gronau open on Sunday, December 13, for Advent shopping.
- A city tour with a Gronau insider ends with Glühwein and fries or a bratwurst, and it's booked separately.
- The Wunschbaum (wish tree) campaign returns, with a seniors' wish tree added this year.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book the ice-stock lane?
The Volksbank Eisstockbahn is right by St. Antonius Church in the middle of the market. Tickets for individual slots are sold at the Touristinfo and in the gronau-inside.de online shop. It's a good fit for regulars' tables, work colleagues or groups of friends.
Where can I park?
There's free parking close to the center, and some spaces need a parking disc.
Where are the toilets?
Look for the WC beach flags or ask a team member. There's usually a toilet near the stage, and 'Nette Toilette' businesses take part as well.
Is there a printed program?
There's no printed flyer anymore. The Touristinfo will print the program out for you, though.
Can I sell at the market?
Yes, the organizers are still looking for exhibitors for both the Gronau and Epe Christmas markets.
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