St. Nicholas Celebration
Families walk together to meet St. Nicholas, who has a small surprise in store for every child. At Münsterblick, visitors gather around fire pits where they can bake stick bread or grill their own food, complemented by provided coffee and pastries. At dusk, the group takes a torchlit hike together back to their vehicles.
What to Expect
Family celebration featuring a visit from St. Nicholas and torchlight walk.
Event Details
Ages
Varies by event (e.g., 'children from 6 years', 'children from 1st grade/12 years', 'children from 10-14 years', 'smaller children from 1st year with parents')
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Gemeinsam aktiv für Kinder e.V. Oberkirch
Food & Drink
The club provides stick-bread dough, coffee, and pastries; visitors can grill their own food at the fire bowls, and punch, apple spritzer, and mulled wine are available to buy.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and outdoorsy
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Children attend for free, with no admission, fees, or travel costs. Drinks including punch, apple spritzer, and mulled wine can be purchased.
- Hours: Meet at 14:30; the group walks back to the cars at dusk.
Tips & Advice
- Register ahead with Claudia Hörig by email, because sign-up for the Nikolausfeier goes through the club and she has the details.
- Pack your own drinking cups and dishes, because the club asks every family to bring them for the drinks and food.
- Bring sausages or other food for the grill, since fire bowls are set up at Münsterblick for whatever you carry in.
- Dress in warm, sturdy clothing, because the celebration goes ahead in any weather, is only partly covered and ends with a torch walk at dusk.
- Children take part for free, with no admission, fees or travel costs, so bring the whole family to meet St. Nicholas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the celebration for?
Families with children. It closes the club's year, and it isn't only for members, because friends and acquaintances are welcome too. Children take part for free.
What should we bring?
Bring drinking cups and dishes, and your own food for the grill. Wear warm, sturdy clothing.
What food and drink will there be?
Fire bowls are set up at Münsterblick for the grill food you bring. The club provides stick-bread dough, coffee and pastries. Punch, apple spritzer and mulled wine are for sale.
What happens if the weather is bad?
It goes ahead in any weather, and part of it is under cover.
Do we need to sign up?
Yes. Register with Claudia Hörig by email, and she can also give you more details.
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