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Kamener Winterwelt

Visitors can take to the ice for public skating on the town's central market square. The winter event also hosts traditional Bavarian curling tournaments alongside seasonal gatherings like the advent market.

What to Expect

Ice skating and curling on Kamen's central market square.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

City Center

Timed Entry

Yes

Organizer

Stadt Kamen

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and skating fans

Vibe

Active and festive

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

High

Location

Markt
Markt, 59174 Kamen, Deutschland
Kamen

Know Before You Go

  • Hours: 26.11.2026: 15:00 start; 03.01.2027: 18:00 end.

Tips & Advice

  • Teachers and daycare staff should reserve a discounted class skating slot early, because these Kita and school sessions are in high demand.
  • Sign up with Stadt Kamen soon if your team wants to play in the GSW curling championship, because only 108 teams can take part.
  • Put together a curling team of at least four players, since that is the minimum size the championship accepts.
  • Visit on the last weekend of November to combine skating with the Kamener Adventsmarkt and Sunday shopping on November 29.
  • Come on the evening of November 27 to see Fashion on the Rocks, a fashion show held right on the ice rink.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Fashion on the Rocks, a fashion show on the ice rink, on November 27.
  • Kamener Adventsmarkt from November 27 to 29, with shops open on Sunday, November 29.
  • The 13th GSW city curling championship: preliminary rounds on nine evenings between December 1 and 17, and the final on Saturday, December 19.
  • Discounted skating sessions for Kitas and school classes, by reservation.

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to do at the Winterwelt?

You can go ice skating on the ice rink on Kamen's market square. During the season there's also Bavarian-style curling (Eisstockschießen), an Advent market and a fashion show on the ice.

Can daycare groups and school classes come skating?

Yes. Kitas and school classes can reserve discounted skating sessions on the market square during the Winterwelt.

How can my team enter the curling championship?

Sign your team up with Stadt Kamen at winterwelt@stadt-kamen.de. There's an entry fee per team. Up to 108 teams of at least four players compete over nine preliminary match days. The final is on Saturday, December 19.

Is there an Advent market?

Yes. The Kamener Adventsmarkt runs November 27 to 29, and shops are open on Sunday, November 29.

What is Fashion on the Rocks?

It's a fashion show held on the ice rink on November 27.

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team