Illustration of a christmas market scene (Höxteraner Weihnachtszauber)
Christmas Markets

Höxteraner Weihnachtszauber

Visitors can experience a decorated marketplace filled with the scent of mulled wine and cookies. The event offers a festive program for all ages, including traditional singing by the Höxter music school, a visit from St. Nicholas, and a holiday raffle.

What to Expect

Festive holiday market featuring music, St. Nicholas, and a raffle.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

City Center

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Werbegemeinschaft Höxter e.V.

Food & Drink

The event is described with the festive aromas of mulled wine and cookies.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and holiday shoppers

Vibe

Festive and cozy

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Location

Marktplatz
Höxter
37671

Tips & Advice

  • If you want to browse downtown shops, visit on an Advent Saturday; they stay open until 18:00.
  • For a dedicated holiday-shopping visit, choose the second Advent Sunday, when shops open for the event’s verkaufsoffener Sonntag.
  • Bring children to the Marktplatz on 6 December if they want to see the scheduled Nikolaus visit.
  • Pause at the Marktplatz for Musikschule Höxter’s traditional Christmas singing, one of the event’s program highlights.
  • Dress warmly for time on the decorated outdoor Marktplatz, especially if you plan to linger for the program.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Nikolaus visits the Marktplatz on December 6.
  • Shopping Sunday (verkaufsoffener Sonntag) on December 6, the second Sunday of Advent.
  • Traditional Christmas singing by the Musikschule Höxter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's on the program?

Nikolaus visits the Marktplatz on 6 December. The Musikschule Höxter performs its traditional Christmas singing, and there's a Christmas raffle full of surprise prizes.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes. The program is put together for both adults and children.

What food and drink is there?

Expect Glühwein and Christmas cookies around the decorated Marktplatz.

Can I combine the market with shopping in town?

Yes. Shops in the town centre are open on every Advent Saturday. There's also a shopping Sunday on 6 December, the second Advent.

Tags

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Last Updated: Oct 21, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team