Last updated: November 22, 2024
Get ready for a festive season in Lengerich! Our event guide presents all winter activities in the city. Whether you're a local or visitor, here you'll find everything for a wonderful Christmas experience.
The historic marketplace forms the heart of the festivities, surrounded by traditional half-timbered houses and the time-honored town hall. From here, the winter activities extend along Bahnhofstraße to the community center, where visitors can experience traditional craftsmanship, regional specialties, and cultural performances. The nearby cities of Osnabrück and Münster complement the region's festive offerings with their well-known Christmas markets.
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Lengerich Holiday Markets and Shopping
Lengerich Crib Market
- What to Expect
- Krippenausstellung and handmade goods
- Description
- The Krippenmarkt Lengerich features numerous activities for both children and adults. In addition to the beautiful Krippenausstellung by Offensive Lengerich e.V. in the church, there are many exhibitors and organizations offering handmade and baked goods. The event also includes a popular raffle with prizes and gift vouchers.
- Where
- Lengerich | More Info : Lengerich Crib Market
St. Nicholas Market in Lengerich
- What to Expect
- Festively decorated stalls with handmade gifts and treats.
- Description
- The Nikolausmarkt in Lengerich offers coffee and cake, warm and cold treats, as well as hot mulled wine. In festively decorated stalls, beautiful gifts and handmade items can be purchased. Santa Claus visits the children in the afternoon.
- Where
- Lengerich | More Info : St. Nicholas Market in Lengerich
Outdoor Crib of the Parish
- What to Expect
- Diverse program with music performances and nativity scene exhibition.
- Description
- The Krippenmarkt in Lengerich offers a diverse program for young and old. Music performances at several locations create a pre-Christmas atmosphere. The popular nativity scene exhibition by the Bürgerverein „Offensive“ in the town church features nativity scenes from Lengericher families, the Krippenbauer Böggemann, and from kindergartens and schools. The large outdoor nativity scene by the church community completes the exhibition.
- Where
- Lengerich | More Info : Outdoor Crib of the Parish
Evening Market Leeden in December
- What to Expect
- Variety of offers and attractions for all age groups
- Description
- The Feierabendmarkt Leeden in December offers a variety of offers and attractions. Visitors can look forward to local products, handicrafts, and culinary specialties. There are also various workshops and events suitable for all age groups.
- Where
- Lengerich | More Info : Evening Market Leeden in December
Holland Market
- What to Expect
- 150 different types of sweets and licorice products
- Description
- The Hollandmarkt offers a wide range of Dutch specialties such as backfish, textiles, leather goods, and fresh fruit and vegetables. Traditional treats like poffertjes and Holland frikandellen are also available. Visit the stand of the main organizers Yvonne and Henk ter Hennepe for an unparalleled selection of sweets and licorice products.
- Where
- Lengerich | More Info : Holland Market
Lengerich Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Peaceful Christmas Concert
- What to Expect
- Unique concert featuring music by the Teutoburger Streicherensemble and the "Orchestra without Borders".
- Description
- As part of the Lengerich Christmas Market, the "Peaceful Christmas" concert takes place. Featuring music by the Teutoburger Streicherensemble (led by M. Helgert) and the "Orchestra without Borders" (led by I. Korte), the concert promises to be an unforgettable experience. Admission is free.
- Where
- Lengerich | More Info : Peaceful Christmas Concert
Cinnamon Donkey
- What to Expect
- Charming Christmas piece featuring the Eselchen Zimt and his friend Spinne.
- Description
- The Eselchen Zimt is a charming Christmas piece where the Eselchen Zimt and his friend Spinne make their way to the manger. The box office opens 30 minutes before the show. Reservations can be made through info@krokodiltheater.de or VvK Tecklenburg Touristik, Markt 7, 49545 Tecklenburg (plus Vvk fee). Parking is free in front of the event location, and the venue is barrier-free. Please note the minimum age for attendees is 4 years.
- Where
- Lengerich | More Info : Cinnamon Donkey
Holidays for Santa Claus
- What to Expect
- Complex and amusing journey of Santa Claus on an old baker's bicycle.
- Description
- The Christmas celebration takes place in Tecklenburg. On an old baker's bicycle, transformed into a heavenly vehicle, the Christmas angel accompanies Santa Claus on a complex and amusing journey. The box office opens 30 minutes before the performance. Reservations can be made through info@krokodiltheater.de or VvK Tecklenburg Touristik, Markt 7, 49545 Tecklenburg (plus Vvk fee). Parking is free in front of the event location, and the venue is barrier-free. The minimum age for attendees is 5 years.
- Where
- Lengerich | More Info : Holidays for Santa Claus
Jazz Bistro
- What to Expect
- A thematic concert program with a Christmas concert.
- Description
- The JazzBistro offers a diverse concert program with thematic concerts, including a Christmas concert that presents international flair and musical highlights.
- Where
- Lengerich | More Info : Jazz Bistro
Lengerich Other Holiday Activities
Kale Eating
- What to Expect
- Afternoon hike with lanterns and candles.
- Description
- The traditional Grünkohlessen offers a cozy and harmonious atmosphere, featuring Grünkohl served with various specialties like Pinkel and Kassler. The event is accompanied by an afternoon hike, where participants bring lanterns and candles.
- Where
- Lengerich | More Info : Kale Eating