Illustration of a christmas market scene (Weihnachtsdorf Altenhundem)
Christmas Markets

Weihnachtsdorf Altenhundem

Set up by local associations and social organizations, this open-air Christmas village transforms the market square below the church into a festive gathering space. Visitors can stroll along self-built wooden huts across paths covered in soft wood chips while enjoying holiday music. The stalls showcase a variety of handmade, homemade, and artisanal offerings, complemented by a shopping Sunday in the town.

What to Expect

Community-built open-air holiday village featuring handmade goods below the church.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Aktionsring Lennestadt-Altenhundem e. V.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Visitors who enjoy browsing handmade goods and local shopping

Vibe

Cozy and communal

Energy Level

Low

Budget

Free

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Location

Marktplatz
Marktplatz, 57368 Lennestadt
Lennestadt-Altenhundem, NW
57368

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: Admission is free.
  • Hours: Thu 17:00–22:00; Fri 12:00–22:00; Sat 12:00–22:00; Sun 11:30–18:00.

Tips & Advice

  • Wear sturdy, warm shoes, because the paths between the wooden huts are covered in soft wood chips on an open-air square.
  • Come on the Sunday to combine the market with shopping in town, because the shops open for a shopping Sunday.
  • Dress warmly for an evening visit, because the whole Christmas village is outdoors on the market square.
  • Look for homemade and handmade goods at the huts run by local clubs and social organizations, who build the village as volunteers.

Special Events & Promotions

  • On the Sunday, shops in town are open for a shopping Sunday.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who runs the Christmas village?

The Aktionsring Altenhundem, local clubs and social organizations build and run it together. They are all volunteers.

What kind of goods are on offer?

Everything is homemade, handmade or artisan-made, and of high quality.

What's the atmosphere like?

Self-built wooden huts stand on soft wood-chip paths, Christmas music plays, and the market square is decorated for the season.

Are the shops open on the Sunday?

Yes. The market comes with a shopping Sunday, so shops in town are open too.

Tags

Christmas marketholiday marketartisanal productsfestive foodholiday shoppingcommunity celebrationseasonal activitieslocal artisanshandmade craftsfestive atmosphere

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