Nostalgischer Weihnachtsmarkt Hattingen
Visitors gather at the Untermarkt outside the historic half-timbered Old Town Hall to watch Frau Holle appear in her fairy-tale costume. The building's windows are adorned with festively painted advent panels that open throughout the season. Spectators listen to Christmas songs, stories, and poems before Frau Holle shakes out her feather pillow, raining gold coins, candies, and sweet treats over the crowd.
What to Expect
Frau Holle showers gold coins and candies from decorated advent windows.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Old Town
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Hattingen Marketing
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Whimsical and festive
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Daily at 17 Uhr; December 24 at 11 Uhr.
Tips & Advice
- Bring a bag or empty pockets for the children, since Frau Holle sends gold coins, candies and sweets raining down over the Untermarkt.
- Arrive a little early so the kids can get a spot in front of the Old Town Hall before Frau Holle opens the day's window.
- Stay through the songs, stories and poems, because Frau Holle only shakes out her feather pillow once they are over.
- Plan a morning visit on Christmas Eve, because Frau Holle shakes out her pillows earlier than usual at the Untermarkt that day.
- Take a moment to look at the 24 festively painted panels on the Old Town Hall windows, which together form the town's Advent calendar.
Special Events & Promotions
- December 1: Frau Holle moves into the historic half-timbered Old Town Hall.
- December 24: Frau Holle shakes out her pillows at the Untermarkt in the morning instead.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens at the Frau Holle show?
Frau Holle, in her fairy-tale costume, opens one of the 24 painted Advent windows of the Old Town Hall each day. After Christmas songs, stories and poems, she shakes out her feather pillow over the Untermarkt.
What comes down from the pillow?
Gold coins, candies and other sweet treats rain down over the Untermarkt.
Is it aimed at children?
Children wait eagerly in front of the Old Town Hall for Frau Holle, but the show delights young and old alike.
Is Christmas Eve any different?
Yes. On December 24 Frau Holle has to hurry, so she shakes out her pillows at the Untermarkt in the morning instead.
Who makes the Frau Holle show possible?
Twenty-four supporters from business, politics and private donors back the show. Each one sponsors one of the 24 Advent windows.
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