Last updated: November 22, 2024
The Christmas season has arrived in Laatzen! Our event guide presents all the festive activities and events that you can experience in our city during the Advent season.
From the traditional Christmas market at the Leine-Center to the atmospheric concerts at St. Petri Church, Laatzen offers numerous festivities. The historic city park transforms into a winter meeting point, while the shopping center and Market Street invite visitors to linger with festive lighting and regional stands. The neighboring cities of Hannover and Hildesheim complement the winter offerings with their traditional Christmas markets.
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Laatzen Holiday Markets and Shopping
Wunstorf Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Bustling activity around the church illuminated with lights.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Wunstorf offers a variety of handmade goods and decorative items in festively decorated stalls. Visitors can relax with mulled wine and seasonal treats while experiencing the pre-Christmas bustle.
- Where
- Wunstorf | More Info : Wunstorf Christmas Market
Laatzen-Mitte Weekly Market
- What to Expect
- Fresh vegetables and Greek specialties.
- Description
- The Laatzen-Mitte weekly market offers fresh vegetables, fruits, poultry, meat, sausages, fish, and baked goods. Greek specialties are also available.
- Where
- Laatzen | More Info : Laatzen-Mitte Weekly Market
Laatzen-Mitte Farmers' Market
- What to Expect
- Diverse range of fresh products.
- Description
- The Bauernmarkt Laatzen-Mitte offers a diverse range of fresh products, including vegetables, fruits, meat, and baked goods.
- Where
- Laatzen | More Info : Laatzen-Mitte Farmers' Market
Alt-Laatzen Weekly Market
- What to Expect
- Fresh produce directly from the market.
- Description
- The Alt-Laatzen Market offers fresh produce, meat and sausage products, fish, baked goods, and flowers every Thursday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A Greek specialty stand completes the offerings.
- Where
- Laatzen | More Info : Alt-Laatzen Weekly Market
Children's Clothing Bazaar in the Ark
- What to Expect
- Sorted children's clothing at affordable prices.
- Description
- At the Kinderkleider-Basar in der Arche, you can purchase well-preserved children's clothing. Those who wish to donate items can do so during this time.
- Where
- Laatzen | More Info : Children's Clothing Bazaar in the Ark
Christmas Market in the Hannover Region
- What to Expect
- Over 30 trees in the Biergarten Vier Jahreszeiten transform into a winter forest.
- Description
- In the region of Hannover, Christmas markets and winter fairs invite to mulled wine, handicrafts, and carousel rides. The events take place in the state capital and the surrounding communities, offering a diverse atmosphere for the Advent season.
- Where
- Hannover | More Info : Christmas Market in the Hannover Region
Open Sundays for Shopping
- What to Expect
- Various events and markets in the region.
- Description
- The Verkaufsoffene Sonntage allow residents of the Hannover region to complete their shopping while various events and markets take place. Visitors can shop and participate in local traditions and culture.
- Where
- Hannover | More Info : Open Sundays for Shopping
Opening Hours of Municipal Facilities
- What to Expect
- Unique due to the variety of stalls and festive offerings.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Hannover's Old Town offers daily from 11 AM to 9 PM a festive atmosphere with 125 stalls, a Finnish village, and a medieval market.
- Where
- Hannover | More Info : Opening Hours of Municipal Facilities
Laatzen Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Fairy Tale 2024 - 2nd Performance
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas story featuring Pettersson and Findus.
- Description
- The Weihnachtsmärchen 2024 - 2. Vorstellung is a funny and thoughtful Christmas story featuring Pettersson and Findus. The story revolves around the cat's expectations of Santa Claus visiting him and the ensuing adventures.
- Where
- Laatzen | More Info : Christmas Fairy Tale 2024 - 2nd Performance
Sunday Service for the Dead
- What to Expect
- Commemoration of the deceased with musical accompaniment
- Description
- The Ewigkeitssonntag service will take place on November 24, 2024 at 10:00 AM in the Immanuel Church. It will be a commemorative service with a Last Supper, accompanied by musical accompaniment.
- Where
- Laatzen | More Info : Sunday Service for the Dead
Musical Devotion in the Old Chapel
- What to Expect
- Musical devotion with Pastor Günter in the Old Chapel.
- Description
- The Musical Devotion in the Old Chapel offers a quiet and contemplative atmosphere where the community sings and prays together.
- Where
- Laatzen | More Info : Musical Devotion in the Old Chapel
Service with Baptisms
- What to Expect
- Baptisms led by Pastor Wening with musical accompaniment by the Petri-Chor
- Description
- Pastor Wening will lead a baptismal service at St.-Petri-Kirche in Rethen on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 10:30 AM. The Petri-Chor will provide musical accompaniment.
- Where
- Laatzen | More Info : Service with Baptisms
Musical Devotion Before the 1st Advent
- What to Expect
- Musical service with wine and pretzels afterwards.
- Description
- The Musical Service before the 1st Advent takes place on November 30, 2024 at 18:00 in the Old Chapel. Led by Pastor Günter, the service is a prelude to the 1st Advent. Following the service, there will be wine and pretzels at Café Exposé. This event is supported by the Förderverein für Musik an Immanuel e.V.
- Where
- Laatzen | More Info : Musical Devotion Before the 1st Advent
Laatzen Other Holiday Activities
Ark Café in the Thomas Community Laatzen
- What to Expect
- Homemade cake and coffee and tea
- Description
- The Arche-Café in the Thomas Community of Laatzen offers a cozy gathering with homemade cake and coffee and tea. No registration is required.
- Where
- Laatzen | More Info : Ark Café in the Thomas Community Laatzen
Open Consultation Hour of the Life Counseling Laatzen
- What to Expect
- Personal counseling without prior registration.
- Description
- The Open Counseling Session of the Life Counseling in Laatzen offers personal counseling every Thursday from 16:30 to 17:30. A counselor is present and may take your registration if needed. The counseling center also offers early counseling for baby and toddler consultations.
- Where
- Laatzen | More Info : Open Consultation Hour of the Life Counseling Laatzen