Last updated: November 22, 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere in Ibbenbüren with our comprehensive winter guide. Whether you're a local or visiting the city for the first time, here you'll find all the essential information for the advent season.
The historic marketplace in the heart of Ibbenbüren transforms into an atmospheric meeting point with a traditional Christmas market. Around the old St. Mauritius Church, decorated wooden stalls offer regional crafts and Westphalian specialties. The nearby Neumarkt provides additional attractions, while the Große Straße invites visitors to stroll with its festive illumination.
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Ibbenbueren Holiday Markets and Shopping
Ibbenbüren Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique atmosphere with many stalls and festive attractions.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Ibbenbüren offers a variety of stalls with handicrafts, culinary offerings, and festive attractions. Visitors can enjoy a cozy atmosphere with mulled wine, roasted almonds, and Christmas decorations.
- Where
- Ibbenbüren | More Info : Ibbenbüren Christmas Market
Velen Forest Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A sea of 1 million lights
- Description
- The Velener Waldweihnachtsmarkt on Landgut Krumme transforms into a magical destination during Advent. Log cabins, tents, the remise, and farmhouse make the original Christmas market in the woods unique. One million lights create a special Christmas atmosphere. 150 exhibitors offer handmade gift ideas and culinary delights.
- Where
- Velen | More Info : Velen Forest Christmas Market
Rheine-Mesum Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Open Sunday with regional products and treats.
- Description
- On December 1, the shops in the core area of Mesum will be open from 13:00 to 18:00 hours as part of the Mesumer Christmas Market. Visit the market and enjoy the various regional products and delicious treats.
- Where
- Rheine-Mesum | More Info : Rheine-Mesum Christmas Market
Wettrup Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Contemplative organ concert in the church
- Description
- The Weihnachtsmarkt in Wettrup offers a cozy afternoon in a pre-Christmas atmosphere. The stalls are festively decorated and invite visitors to linger. Here you can find everything your heart desires: mulled wine, waffles, Christmas cookies, handicrafts, and much more. In the church, a contemplative organ concert takes place from 14:30. A visit to the church is a good opportunity to prepare for the upcoming Advent season. A diverse program is offered for both young and old.
- Where
- Wettrup | More Info : Wettrup Christmas Market
Münster Advent and Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Romantic light-filled sky and diverse culinary offerings.
- Description
- Six Christmas markets invite you to a cozy Christmas stroll. Choral 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 Advent and Christmas Market
Münsterland Romantic Advent Market
- What to Expect
- Thousands of lights illuminate the historic spa park.
- Description
- The Romantic Advent Market in Bad Münster am Stein-Ebernburg offers a unique atmosphere with thousands of lights illuminating the old park trees and the historic spa house. Visitors can find woodcraft, handmade items, and many beautiful gift items. The scent of freshly roasted almonds and love apples entices, while hearty foods and drinks like mulled wine and apple punch are available. A festive program with concerts, violin sounds, children's program, and fire show provides variety.
- Where
- Münster | More Info : Münsterland Romantic Advent Market
St. Nicholas Knocking in Rheine-Mesum
- What to Expect
- Handmade gifts and culinary delights.
- Description
- The Nikolausknobeln in Rheine-Mesum offers a variety of handmade gifts and culinary delights that make the holiday season even more special.
- Where
- Rheine-Mesum | More Info : St. Nicholas Knocking in Rheine-Mesum
Ibbenbueren Other Holiday Activities
Ice Stock Shooting in Velen
- What to Expect
- Traditional team event with weather-independent ice stock shooting lane.
- Description
- Eisstockschießen in Velen offers a traditional winter sport activity that is weather-independent and takes place in a tent on the event area at the Kletterpark Rietberg.
- Where
- Velen | More Info : Ice Stock Shooting in Velen