Last updated: 11. November 2024
Discover the festive winter season in Rheine! Our event guide presents all the important Christmas activities in the Ems city, from traditional markets to cultural events.
The historic marketplace transforms into an atmospheric Christmas market with regional specialties and handcrafted products. Along Emsstraße up to the Thietor, numerous market stalls extend, while Bentlage Monastery opens its gates for the traditional Advent market. The neighboring cities of Münster and Osnabrück, both about 30 minutes away, enhance the winter offerings with their centuries-old Christmas traditions.
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Rheine Holiday Markets and Shopping
Rheine Magic Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique lighting concept and diverse beverage and food offerings.
- Description
- The Emszauber is a winter market in Rheine, taking place from November 15 to December 21, 2024. It features a diverse program with live music, DJs, After Work parties, and many delicious food and drink options.
- Where
- Rheine | More Info : Rheine Magic Christmas Market
St. Nicholas Market
- What to Expect
- Handmade and creative products on the historic market square.
- Description
- The Nikolausmarkt in Rheine offers handmade crafts, delicious food, and charming decorations on the historic market square. Visitors can find unique Rheiner Salinensalz, honey products, and many creative decorative items.
- Where
- Rheine | More Info : St. Nicholas Market
Christmas Market in Walshagenpark
- What to Expect
- Creative handicrafts and loving gift ideas
- Description
- The Weihnachtsmarkt im Walshagenpark offers a pre-Christmas atmosphere with loving gift ideas and creative handicrafts. Music and snacks provide an entertaining pre-event experience.
- Where
- Rheine | More Info : Christmas Market in Walshagenpark
Münster Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Romantic light canopy and diverse culinary offerings.
- Description
- Six Christmas markets invite you to a cozy Christmas stroll. Charming concerts, high-quality exhibitions, and a meditative church program create a festive atmosphere. The markets offer a wide range of jewelry and craft items, children's carousels, and various culinary delights.
- Where
- Münster | More Info : Münster Christmas Market
Osnabrück Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Historical atmosphere with traditional and modern attractions.
- Description
- The Historic Christmas Market in Osnabrück offers a unique atmosphere in the old town between the market and the cathedral. Visitors can experience traditional and modern attractions like the historic carousel, the largest nutcracker, and the world's largest functioning music box.
- Where
- Osnabrück | More Info : Osnabrück Christmas Market
Bielefeld Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Over 100 lovingly decorated houses and an over eleven-meter-high light pyramid.
- Description
- The Bielefeld Christmas Market attracts with sparkling squares and streets, over 100 lovingly decorated houses, and an irresistible scent. The Jahnplatz shows itself modern with red glowing huts and an over eleven-meter-high, sparkling light pyramid. On the Old Market, the atmosphere before historic patrician houses and Christmas market stalls in traditional half-timbered style creates peaceful moments.
- Where
- Bielefeld | More Info : Bielefeld Christmas Market
Rheine Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Coming Home for Christmas
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas show with Tom Gaebel and his orchestra.
- Description
- Tom Gaebel and his orchestra present a great Christmas show with American evergreens and modern classics like "Driving Home For Christmas" and "All I Want For Christmas Is You" in the hot Easy-Listening sound.
- Where
- Rheine | More Info : Coming Home for Christmas