Last updated: November 22, 2024
Experience the Christmas season in Meschede with our comprehensive event guide! Here you'll find all the important festive events and activities that our Sauerland town has to offer during the Advent season.
The historic marketplace transforms into an atmospheric Christmas market, while the pedestrian zone is adorned with traditional decorations. Numerous market stalls, craft booths, and culinary offerings extend from Kaiser-Otto-Straße to Winziger Platz. The neighboring towns of Arnsberg and Winterberg complement the region's festive program with their own winter events.
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Meschede Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Market at Wenkshof
- What to Expect
- Over 50 stalls with regional products and handicrafts.
- Description
- The Waller Weihnachtsmarkt am Wenkshof in Meschede-Wallen offers a wide range of regional products, handicrafts, and Christmas decorations. Visitors can enjoy the living nativity scene with donkeys and sheep amidst festive sounds.
- Where
- Meschede-Wallen | More Info : Christmas Market at Wenkshof
HenneLeuchten & Late-Night Shopping
- What to Expect
- Unique light installations and evening shopping activities.
- Description
- The Mescheder city center will shine brightly at the HenneLeuchten on October 25 and 26, 2024, with various light installations and evening shopping activities offering a vibrant autumn highlight.
- Where
- Meschede | More Info : HenneLeuchten & Late-Night Shopping
Meschede Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Board Meeting & Christmas Party
- What to Expect
- Only board meeting with Christmas celebration
- Description
- The Vorstandssitzung & Weihnachtsfeier is an important event for the Schützengemeinschaft Meschede-Nord e.V., where the board meets to make important decisions. In addition to the board meeting, a Christmas celebration will be held where members can come together to celebrate.
- Where
- Meschede | More Info : Board Meeting & Christmas Party
Pub Night Meschede
- What to Expect
- Diverse music genres in multiple bars.
- Description
- The KneipenNacht in Meschede offers an unforgettable music night with live acts from various genres. From rock to hip-hop and schlager – there's something for everyone.
- Where
- Meschede | More Info : Pub Night Meschede
Creedence Clearwater Review
- What to Expect
- Live performances of Creedence Clearwater Revival classics.
- Description
- Creedence Clearwater Review brings the greatest songs of Creedence Clearwater Revival live to the stage, including Proud Mary, Bad Moon Rising, and Fortunate Son.
- Where
- Meschede | More Info : Creedence Clearwater Review
Improvisation Show by Springmaus
- What to Expect
- Live improvisation with various artists
- Description
- The Improvisations-Show der Springmaus offers a unique blend of comedy, cabaret, and music. With various artists and programs, each night promises an unforgettable experience.
- Where
- Meschede | More Info : Improvisation Show by Springmaus
Meschede Other Holiday Activities
St. Nicholas is Coming Home
- What to Expect
- Unique Nikolaus ride with many surprises.
- Description
- Nikolaus is coming Home This year, our Nikolaus from Zug 2 is going on tour again. The routes are now open, and all children and their families are warmly invited to our Nikolaus celebration.
- Where
- Meschede | More Info : St. Nicholas is Coming Home
St. Martin's Parade
- What to Expect
- Children walk with their lanterns through the streets.
- Description
- The St. Martin's procession is a traditional event that commemorates the life of Saint Martin of Tours. Children walk with their lanterns through the streets, accompanied by music and play scenes.
- Where
- Meschede | More Info : St. Martin's Parade
Treasure Hunt at Hennesee
- What to Expect
- Riddles and pirate snacks at 10 stations.
- Description
- The treasure hunt at Hennesee helps children find the lost treasure with Papagei Henne and Piratin Silvia. Exciting riddles and adventurous tasks await participants at 10 stations.
- Where
- Bestwig | More Info : Treasure Hunt at Hennesee
Hiking Days in Wennemen and Wallen
- What to Expect
- Unique hiking experiences through the picturesque landscapes of the Sauerland.
- Description
- Wandertage in Wennemen and Wallen offer a variety of hiking trails and viewpoints to explore the beauty of the Sauerland.
- Where
- Wennemen und Wallen | More Info : Hiking Days in Wennemen and Wallen
Hennesee Dam Tour
- What to Expect
- Tour of the Hennetalsperre with film and technology visit.
- Description
- The Hennesee Dam Tour explains how a dam functions and the technology behind it. The tour starts with a film about the work of the Ruhrverband and the history of the Hennetalsperre. Then, the Wasserkraftwerk, Grundablass-Stollen, and Kontrollstollensystem are visited.
- Where
- Bestwig | More Info : Hennesee Dam Tour
Lost Places – Bunker Tour
- What to Expect
- Exclusive look into an old mine bunker
- Description
- This themed tour focuses on February 19, 1945, the day when "old Meschede" disappeared. Werner Preugschas narrates the history of the event during a tour through Meschede. Photos and eyewitness accounts make the events experiential. The tour concludes with an exclusive look into an old mine bunker.
- Where
- Meschede | More Info : Lost Places – Bunker Tour