Last updated: November 22, 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere in Lemgo with our detailed winter guide. We offer you a comprehensive overview of all Christmas events in the historic Hanseatic city.
The medieval marketplace transforms into an atmospheric Christmas market, surrounded by magnificent Weser Renaissance facades. Traditional market stalls extend from St. Nicholas Church to the Town Hall, while the Witch Mayor's House provides an impressive backdrop. Visitors will find handcrafted goods, regional specialties, and traditional crafts along Mittelstraße and around the marketplace.
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Lemgo Holiday Markets and Shopping
Kläschen Market Lemgo
- What to Expect
- Kilometer-long market street with various amusement rides and charitable offerings.
- Description
- The Kläschenmarkt in Lemgo is a traditional event that has been taking place since 1365. A kilometer-long market street runs through the Middle Street, Ostertor, Kastanienwall, and Bleiche parking lot to the Regenstorplatz. Here, visitors can find many different amusement rides and charitable stands offering mulled wine and treats.
- Where
- Lemgo | More Info : Kläschen Market Lemgo
Moonlight Shopping
- What to Expect
- Live music and atmospheric lighting.
- Description
- The Lemgo retail and Lemgo Marketing invite you to „Moonlight-Shopping“. Enjoy shopping and relaxing until 22:00 in Lemgo's city center. Accompanied by live music, DJ sets, and atmospheric lighting at several locations.
- Where
- Lemgo | More Info : Moonlight Shopping
Large Book Flea Market
- What to Expect
- Large book flea market with a diverse media offer.
- Description
- The Lemgo Public Library is hosting a large book flea market with friends and supporters. Interesting media from all fields are available, and the prices are very affordable. The focus is on non-fiction books, but novels, children's and young adult books, magazines, audiobooks, and films are also included.
- Where
- Lemgo | More Info : Large Book Flea Market
Lemgo Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Reading Hour with the Lemgo Reading Mice
- What to Expect
- Creative elements for children
- Description
- The Vorlesestunde mit den Lemgoer Lesemäusen is an engaging event for children aged 4 to 7. It takes place on November 27, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Stadtbücherei Lemgo. The event is free and includes creative elements.
- Where
- Lemgo | More Info : Reading Hour with the Lemgo Reading Mice
Lemgo Subscription Plus "Do You Want to Swing"
- What to Expect
- A humorous and convincing new play with rapid and entertaining performances.
- Description
- The satirical play "Wollen Sie wippen" by and with Elisabeth Hart and Rhaban Straumann presents a humorous and engaging encounter between four characters. The story is multi-layered and the playfulness is infectious. Tickets for 17,00€ are available at kultur@lemgo.de or Tel: 05261-213354.
- Where
- Lemgo | More Info : Lemgo Subscription Plus "Do You Want to Swing"
Lemgo Subscription Plus "Opportunity Makes Love"
- What to Expect
- Unique program featuring 1920s songs and hits.
- Description
- On January 29, 2025, the Golden Twenties' Song Evening with the Kammerphon Duo will take place at St. Nicolai Community House. Steffen Henning, baritone, and Christian Zimmer on the piano will perform 1920s songs and hits. The program "Gelegenheit macht Liebe" is characterized by romantic and biting humor that remains high-spirited even 100 years later. The Kammerphon Duo brings lively playfulness and magical dialogue to the stage.
- Where
- Lemgo | More Info : Lemgo Subscription Plus "Opportunity Makes Love"
Lemgo Subscription Plus "Pictures of Your Great Love"
- What to Expect
- "Theater production based on Wolfgang Herrndorf's novel"
- Description
- "Lemgo-Abo Plus 'Bilder deiner großen Liebe' is a theater production based on Wolfgang Herrndorf's novel, telling the journey of a young woman from an institution, encountering unusual characters and changing her life."
- Where
- Lemgo | More Info : Lemgo Subscription Plus "Pictures of Your Great Love"
“Ave Maria” – People and Religions Connect
- What to Expect
- A musical monument for Mary that unites religions and people.
- Description
- The composition "Ave Maria – Meryem Ana" by Khadija Zeynalova musically unites the theme of the Jewish woman, Christian mother, and Muslim chosen one. The Bridge of Sound ensemble, led by Khadija Zeynalova, illuminates the person of Mary, who serves as a connecting figure between the three monotheistic religions.
- Where
- Lemgo | More Info : “Ave Maria” – People and Religions Connect
Lemgo Other Holiday Activities
Lemgo Winter World
- What to Expect
- Atmospheric setting with wood shavings and fir trees.
- Description
- The Lemgoer Winterwelt is an atmospheric event in the Lippegarten, distinguished by high-quality plastic lanes for the "Eis" shooting. The area is decorated with wood shavings, fir trees, and cozy lighting.
- Where
- Lemgo | More Info : Lemgo Winter World
The Special Advent Calendar for Adults
- What to Expect
- Unique handmade gifts in a festive atmosphere.
- Description
- The special adult Advent calendar brings 25 people together, each creating and decorating 24 handmade gifts.
- Where
- Lemgo | More Info : The Special Advent Calendar for Adults
Writing Workshop with Matthias Gronemeyer
- What to Expect
- Free writing workshop for children with author Matthias Gronemeyer.
- Description
- Matthias Gronemeyer leads a writing workshop for children at the Lemgo Public Library, where participants can write their own stories.
- Where
- Lemgo | More Info : Writing Workshop with Matthias Gronemeyer
Career Counseling for Adults in Employment
- What to Expect
- Free consultations on professional development opportunities
- Description
- Eleonora Jonjic, career advisor for adults in the workforce, offers free consultations on professional development opportunities at the Stadtbücherei Lemgo. The service is aimed at individuals interested in further education, career change, or re-entry into the workforce.
- Where
- Lemgo | More Info : Career Counseling for Adults in Employment