Last updated: November 22, 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere in Porta Westfalica with our winter guide. For locals and visitors alike, our guide provides a comprehensive overview of the city's winter events.
Around the historic marketplace and the Kaiser Wilhelm Monument, winter activities abound. The traditional Christmas market at the town hall attracts visitors with regional specialties and handcrafted goods, while the decorated half-timbered houses along the main street invite leisurely strolls. In the adjacent districts, you'll find additional advent markets and events that harmoniously complement the winter program.
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Porta Westfalica Holiday Markets and Shopping
Porta Westfalica Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Illuminated ice rink and daily school programs
- Description
- The Weihnachtsmarkt in Porta Westfalica offers 27 days of various activities including an illuminated ice rink, daily programs by local schools, live music, and fire show performances. On December 6th, Santa Claus will distribute gifts to the children. There are also two Christmas fireworks displays and a family day every Wednesday.
- Where
- Porta Westfalica | More Info : Porta Westfalica Christmas Market
Carousels
- What to Expect
- Historical Nostalgic Carousel with a 1964 carousel.
- Description
- The Historical Nostalgic Carousel offers a unique atmosphere with a 1964 carousel and a daily open ice rink.
- Where
- Porta Westfalica | More Info : Carousels
Bad Oeynhausen Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- The ice rink and regional artisans in the light spectacle.
- Description
- The Christmas market in Bad Oeynhausen transforms the city center and the Kurpark into a dazzling light spectacle. The ice rink at Inowroclaw-Platz, festively decorated huts, and the Westphalian Gift Market invite visitors to enjoy winter experiences. Another highlight is the festive lighting in the Kurpark, making every stroll unforgettable.
- Where
- Bad Oeynhausen | More Info : Bad Oeynhausen Christmas Market
Porta Westfalica Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Fireworks by Feuerwerke-OWL
- What to Expect
- Spectacular fireworks display with colorful effects.
- Description
- The Weihnachtsfeuerwerk von Feuerwerke-OWL presents a spectacular fireworks display with colorful effects and rhythmic explosions, further enhancing the atmosphere of the Christmas market.
- Where
- Porta Westfalica | More Info : Christmas Fireworks by Feuerwerke-OWL
Santa Claus Arrives in a Sleigh
- What to Expect
- The Nikolaus arrives in a sleigh and distributes gifts.
- Description
- The Nikolaus will arrive in a sleigh on December 6, 2024 at 4 PM and distribute gifts to all present children.
- Where
- Porta Westfalica | More Info : Santa Claus Arrives in a Sleigh
Porta Ladies – Women's Choir
- What to Expect
- Unique blend of traditional and modern music.
- Description
- The Porta Ladies Choir offers a variety of concerts and performances, from rehearsals and general rehearsals to Advent concerts and Christmas market appearances. The group presents a broad range of musical styles and brings the community together.
- Where
- Porta Westfalica | More Info : Porta Ladies – Women's Choir
Porta Westfalica Other Holiday Activities
Board and Social Games in Lübbecke
- More than 300 games to try.
- At the CVJM Lübbecke, visitors can try out hundreds of board and social games. There are new things to see and test, as well as coffee, cake, waffles, and drinks.
- Lübbecke | More Info : Board and Social Games in Lübbecke