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Last updated: December 01, 2024

Discover the festive winter season in Haltern am See with our comprehensive event guide. Here, both locals and visitors will find all essential information about our city's winter festivities.

The historic marketplace transforms into an atmospheric meeting point with traditional wooden huts and regional specialties. The venues stretch from the Old Church to the lakeshore, where visitors can experience handcrafted goods, Münsterland delicacies, and cultural performances. The neighboring cities of Recklinghausen and Dülmen, just 20 minutes away, complement the winter program with their own Christmas markets.

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What to Expect:

The 10x20 meter large ice rink provided by the city utilities.

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The Nikolausmarkt in Haltern am See offers mulled wine and festive treats. At the Christmas-decorated St. Nicholas huts, there are roasted almonds, punch, cocoa, gingerbread, and other delicious foods and drinks. Visitors can browse the stalls with handmade crafts and the Active Animal Welfare is represented with a raffle. For the children, there is a nostalgic carousel. The highlight of the market is the 10x20 meter large ice rink provided by the city utilities, which is weatherproofed by a roof.

Where: Haltern am See | More Info: Haltern am See Christmas Market

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Spectacular fireworks display on Saturday evening

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The Visbecker Lichter Christmas market in Dülmen offers a picturesque setting where visitors can enjoy the festive atmosphere and search for Christmas gifts. A special highlight is the spectacular fireworks display on Saturday evening, which lights up the sky above the chapel.

Where: Dülmen | More Info: Visbeck Lights Christmas Market

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Under a romantic light-filled sky, the largest and oldest Christmas market in Münster welcomes its guests.

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Six Christmas markets invite you to a cozy Christmas stroll. Charming concerts, high-quality exhibitions, and a meditative church program create a festive atmosphere. Anecdotal Advent tours tell the stories of Münster's traditions.

Where: Münster | More Info: Münster Christmas Market

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The world's largest Christmas tree with 48,000 LED lights.

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The Dortmund Christmas Market features over 250 stalls with handmade crafts, Christmas decorations, and unique toys. The city offers a variety of culinary delights, including bratwurst, Westphalian grilled sausage, and sweet treats like toasted almonds and crepes. The world's largest Christmas tree with 48,000 LED lights is a standout feature.

Where: Dortmund | More Info: Dortmund Christmas Market

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Unique themed markets featuring traditional craftsmanship and culinary delights.

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The Düsseldorf Christmas market offers a diverse range of local and international delicacies, as well as handmade and seasonal products. The various themed markets invite visitors to stroll and linger.

Where: Düsseldorf | More Info: Düsseldorf Christmas Market

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The high-wire show with the Flying Santa.

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The Bochum Christmas Market features 200 lovingly decorated market stalls, a medieval market, a fairy tale forest, ice curling, and huge light sculptures.

Where: Bochum | More Info: Bochum Christmas Market

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Unique combination of medieval market and illuminated city center.

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The International Christmas Market in Essen features around 170 stalls offering imaginative gift ideas, traditional Christmas presents, and culinary delights from approximately 20 international countries and various German regions. The Flachsmarket transports visitors into the world of the Middle Ages, while the Essen Light Weeks uniquely enchant the entire city.

Where: Essen | More Info: Essen Christmas Market

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Over-covered ice rink and cozy sleigh hut.

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The Dülmener Winter features an over-covered ice rink, a cozy sleigh hut, and a charming Christmas market in Dülmen's city center.

Where: Dülmen | More Info: Dülmen Winter

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Two separate runs for the 10-kilometer run

Description:

The Active Laufshop Silvesterlauf in Münster offers runs over 5 and 10 kilometers, as well as a 3-kilometer fun run for children. The courses have been officially measured and are valid for best times until 2028.

Where: Münster | More Info: Münster New Year's Eve Run

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