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Last updated: December 01, 2024

Discover the festive atmosphere in Salzkotten during the Advent season. Our city guide presents you with the most beautiful events and activities that our historic salt-making town has to offer during the pre-Christmas period.

The historic marketplace transforms into an atmospheric Christmas market with traditional wooden huts and regional specialties. From there, the path leads through the decorated old town to the town hall, where regular concerts take place. The neighboring cities of Paderborn and Lippstadt, just 20 minutes away, complement the winter offerings with their own Christmas markets and events.

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Salzkotten Holiday Markets and Shopping

What to Expect:

A colorful program accompanies the Advent Market.

Description:

The Advent Market in Salzkotten takes place annually in the Sälzerhalle. Here, one can stroll through the festive atmosphere protected from wind and weather, shopping for Christmas gifts. Traditional mulled wine and a wide selection of sweet and savory treats delight the palate and satisfy the appetite. A colorful program accompanies the Advent Market in Salzkotten's Sälzerhalle, ensuring excitement.

Where: Salzkotten | More Info: Salzkotten Christmas Market

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Traditional torchlight procession with Martin's play and subsequent Stutenkerl distribution.

Description:

The Martini-Markt 2024 offers a colorful event on and around the Sälzerwiese. There is a creative market, a village with a fair for big and small, a party in the festival tent, and a shopping Sunday from 13-18 PM. The traditional torchlight procession with Martin's play and subsequent Stutenkerl distribution is embedded in the scent of burnt almonds and many delicacies.

Where: Salzkotten | More Info: St. Martin's Market

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Salzkotten Holiday Shows and Entertainment

What to Expect:

Creating a candle glass during the family event

Description:

Familienaktion - Light of the Candles is a family event where children with accompaniment from 6 years old and without accompaniment from 8 years old can participate in various activities. They listen to stories about light and learn about its significance during the dark season. The event enriches the common path of families through the Advent season and ends with the creation of a candle glass. Led by Sr. M. Alexa Furmaniak and Claudia Westermann.

Where: Salzkotten | More Info: Family Event - Light of the Candles

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Unique Weihnachtsgeschichten in a cozy Klosterbibliothek setting.

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We invite children of grades 1-4 with their parents or grandparents to enjoy Weihnachtsgeschichten in our Klosterbibliothek amidst an advent-like atmosphere. Bring along a blanket, wool socks, and stuffed animals to make it cozy. There are also cribs from various countries to admire in the Missionsmuseum, as well as drinks and cookies.

Where: Salzkotten | More Info: Christmas Stories in the Monastery Library

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Festive Krippenmusik with texts and Taizé songs

Description:

The Krippenmusik takes place on December 26, 2024 at 17:00 in the Mutterhauskirche. It is a festive Krippenmusik featuring texts and Taizé songs. Admission is free, and a donation is welcome.

Where: Salzkotten | More Info: Crib Music

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First reading by Vera Zischke at the Vauß-Hof.

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Author Vera Zischke will read from her book "Ava liebt noch" at the Vauß-Hof in November. It is the first reading event on the farm, and we are excited to host it together with Nicolibri Salzkotten. The places are limited, and those who cannot get a spot are encouraged to buy the book.

Where: Salzkotten | More Info: Ava Still Loves

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Pavel Efremov's diverse musical performances from various epochs.

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Pavel Efremov presents a diverse program of works from various epochs, including Franz Liszt to Stevie Wonder. His musical talents have already taken him to major stages worldwide, such as the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg or the Deutsche Oper am Rhein in Cologne.

Where: Salzkotten | More Info: Musical Kaleidoscope

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Salzkotten Other Holiday Activities

What to Expect:

Monthly meetings with trained grief counselors.

Description:

The Trauercafé provides a safe and confidential space for grieving individuals to share their emotions and receive support. It offers the opportunity to engage in conversations with others in similar situations, fostering a sense of understanding and acceptance.

Where: Salzkotten | More Info: Mourning Café

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Unique body awareness through anatomical and physiological principles.

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The Rhythmus-Atem-Bewegung practice by Hanna Lore Scharing aims to increase the awareness of one's own body and self. The exercises are based on anatomical and physiological principles and skeletal orthostasis to achieve a harmonious balance between body and mind.

Where: Salzkotten | More Info: RAB - Rhythm-Breath-Movement

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Reflective afternoon with themed coffee break and activities.

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The Besinnlicher Nachmittag at Gaststätte Berkemeier offers a chance to meet in a cozy atmosphere and reflect on the theme "On the Way." Elisabeth Kruse and Annette Klockenbusch will organize the afternoon with a warm coffee break and various activities.

Where: Salzkotten | More Info: Reflective Afternoon

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