Weihnachtsmarkt Hamm
Visitors can wander through the market village around Pauluskirche to browse seasonal gifts, handmade goods from charitable groups, and culinary treats like roasted almonds and mulled wine. The event features an eco-friendly synthetic ice rink for ice skating during the day. In the evenings, the rink transforms into an area for Bavarian curling (Eisstockschießen).
What to Expect
Festive village around Pauluskirche with an eco-friendly synthetic ice rink.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Stadt Hamm
Food & Drink
Stalls offer roasted almonds, mulled wine, and other culinary treats.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday-market shoppers
Vibe
Festive and cozy
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Weihnachtsmarkt-Dorf: Sundays–Thursdays 12:00–20:00; Fridays and Saturdays 12:00–21:00. Gastronomy in the Weihnachtsmarkt-Dorf: Sundays–Thursdays 12:00–21:00; Fridays and Saturdays 12:00–22:00.
- Parking: Disabled parking spaces for the market are shown on a downloadable map from Stadtmarketing Hamm.
- Accessibility: Stalls are at ground level or accessible via ramps, walkways feature bridges over cables to prevent trip hazards, and an accessible toilet is available.
Tips & Advice
- Pack gloves for everyone planning to skate, because gloves are mandatory on the ice rink whenever it's open for skating.
- Visit the rink on a weekday during the last hour before it closes, when the Happy Hour offers reduced entry.
- Rent a walking aid such as a penguin for small children on the ice, so they can try skating with something to hold onto.
- Keep bags and valuables with you rather than leaving them in the rink hut or on the terrace, since there's no liability for items left there.
- Book a lane for Eisstockschießen on a Wednesday, Friday or Saturday evening, or enter a team in the Sparkassen-Cup on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Special Events & Promotions
- Ice rink Happy Hour with reduced entry on weekdays in the last hour before the rink closes (no further discounts for card holders)
- Family ticket for up to four people (at least one adult) and a 10-visit card for the ice rink
- Reduced rink entry for school classes and groups of 10 or more with advance registration through Stadtmarketing
- Sparkassen-Cup Eisstockschießen team competition on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, with a team entry fee
- Individual Eisstockschießen lanes for hire on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can beginners and families go ice skating?
Yes. During the day the artificial ice rink is open for skating, and skate rental lets beginners and whole families have a go. Walking aids such as penguins are available for a deposit to help little ones find their feet.
Is there anything I need to bring for the ice rink?
Bring gloves, because they are mandatory on the rink during skating. Keep your belongings with you, as there's no liability for items left in the rink hut or on the terrace.
Can we try Eisstockschießen?
Yes. In the evenings the rink becomes an Eisstockschießen lane. Teams compete in the Sparkassen-Cup on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and you can book a lane for your own group on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Is the market accessible for wheelchair users?
All stalls in the market village at the Pauluskirche are at ground level or reached by small ramps. Cables are laid so they don't block the paths, and wherever paths must cross, bridges are built. The ice rink is reached by stairs and a ramp, and there's an accessible toilet on site.
Can charities or vendors take part?
Charitable organizations can take a market hut for one week to sell their own handmade products. Traders with unusual gift ideas can contact Stadtmarketing Hamm about a stall.
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