Last updated: 11. November 2024
Discover the festive winter season in Olpe! Our event guide presents all the important Christmas season events and activities you shouldn't miss. Whether you're a local or a visitor - here you'll find everything for your holiday planning.
The historic marketplace transforms into an atmospheric Christmas market, while the St. Martinus Church and Kurkölner Square shine in their traditional winter illumination. Along Kölner Street, decorated market stalls line up offering regional crafts, Sauerland specialties, and winter beverages. The surrounding communities like Drolshagen and Attendorn complement the winter program with their own events.
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Olpe Holiday Markets and Shopping
Cologne Cathedral Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Star-shaped setup and over 70,000 LEDs.
- Description
- The Cologne Cathedral Christmas Market features 150 festively decorated stalls with handicrafts, gifts, and food. Approximately 300 Herrnhuter stars illuminate the sales stands and central stage.
- Where
- Cologne | More Info : Cologne Cathedral Christmas Market
Düsseldorf Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique themed markets with traditional craftsmanship and culinary delights.
- Description
- The Düsseldorf Christmas Market offers a diverse selection of local and international delicacies as well as handmade and seasonal products. The various themed markets invite visitors to stroll and linger, while the festively decorated stalls create a romantic Christmas atmosphere.
- Where
- Düsseldorf | More Info : Düsseldorf Christmas Market
Essen Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of medieval market and illuminated city.
- Description
- The International Christmas Market in Essen attracts with around 170 stalls offering fantastic gift ideas, traditional Christmas presents, and culinary temptations from around 20 international countries and German regions. The Flachsmarkt transports visitors into the world of the Middle Ages, while the Essener Lichtwochen uniquely enchant the entire city.
- Where
- Essen | More Info : Essen Christmas Market
Olpe Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Family Christmas Singing
- What to Expect
- Unites various faith streams in a great atmosphere.
- Description
- The Familien Weihnachtssingen is an event where people from over twenty nations come together to sing Christmas carols. The event features a diverse program and a familial setting that unites various faith streams.
- Where
- Olpe | More Info : Family Christmas Singing
Olpe Other Holiday Activities
Cologne St. Nicholas Run
- What to Expect
- Regional championships of the LVN-Region Südost take place as part of the TopRun.
- Description
- The Kölner Nikolauslauf is a popular running event held annually on December 1 in Cologne. Participants can choose between the TopRun over 10 km, the KidsRun over 3.4 km, and the FunRun.
- Where
- Cologne | More Info : Cologne St. Nicholas Run