Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere in Schortens with our comprehensive event guide for the Christmas season. We'll accompany you through the most beautiful winter activities our city has to offer.
Around the historic marketplace and St. Stephanus Church, you'll find traditional Christmas markets with regional specialties and craftsmanship. In the city center, decorated shop windows and atmospheric lighting await, while the community center regularly presents concerts and performances. The nearby cities of Wilhelmshaven and Jever complement the region's winter offerings with their own Christmas traditions.
Contact information and details below.
Handmade winter items
At the Bürgerhaus Schortens, a Christmas market will take place on December 1, 2024. Sales stalls and a festive program invite visitors to browse and linger. Admission is free, and handmade winter items are offered.
Where: Schortens | More Info: Christmas Bazaar at Bürgerhaus Schortens
Medieval activities and craftsmanship in the Sugambrer village.
The Winterzauber in Schortens transforms the Cityparkplatz into a magical setting from past times. A colorful, pre-Christmas program offers fascinating insights into the mystical world of the Celts and Germans. Visitors can experience medieval magic, grill bread, and bake flatbread over a wood fire, as well as spear throwing, swordsmithing, and taking photos in medieval attire.
Where: Schortens | More Info: Winter Magic: Medieval Christmas Market
Santa visits and children's programs.
The "Weihnachten am Meer" Christmas market in Wilhelmshaven offers a diverse program with beautifully lit and decorated passages, craft vendors, culinary delicacies, and changing activities for children.
Where: Wilhelmshaven | More Info: Christmas Market in Wilhelmshaven
Live interpretation of Elton John hits on stage.
The eight-piece band interprets hits like „Your Song“, „That's What Friends Are For“ and „Can You Feel The Love Tonight“ in a unique way. With this tribute to Elton John, which reflects songs from 50 years of music history, „The Elton Song Project“ connects generations of music fans.
Where: Schortens | More Info: The Elton Song Project — A Tribute to Elton John
"Musical journey to post-war times with humorous and touching scenes."
"Dat Frollein Wunner is a musical comedy that explores post-war Wilhelmshaven. Three women, Rosa, Käthe, and Hilde, dream of a concert for the Queen and form a women's band. With humorous and touching scenes, the audience is transported to post-war Wilhelmshaven."
Where: Wilhelmshaven | More Info: Theater by the Sea, Dat Frollein Wunner
Sold-out screenings and reserved tickets
Zeli will show 'The Bookwalker' in the coming weeks. Tickets are urgently to be reserved, as the screenings are very well attended.
Where: Zetel | More Info: Zeli, The Book Stroller
Discussion about child labor in cocoa farming after the film.
The special screening "The Chocolate War" at the Kino 'Zeli-Zetel' on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM. The "Faire Filme Friesland 2024" film series highlights the intriguing backgrounds of the popular sweet treat. The issue of child labor in cocoa farming in West Africa remains unresolved.
Where: Zetel | More Info: Zeli, Special Presentation
Unique exhibitions featuring works by renowned and young artists.
The Galerie Sonja Wachter features a variety of exhibitions with works by renowned and young artists. Visit the solo exhibitions of Wera Grünwald and Sonja Wachter, which explore and present different aspects of art.
Where: Neuenburg | More Info: Sonja Wachter Gallery
Selling books for charity
The Lions Club Schortens Book Day offers a variety of donated books for sale, with the proceeds supporting local social projects.
Where: Schortens | More Info: Book Day of the Lions Club Schortens — Joy of Reading
Senior swimming with comfortable temperatures and shallow water.
The Friesland-Therme in Horumersiel offers a variety of experiences, including swimming, sauna, and water gymnastics. Senior swimming takes place on Mondays from 08:00 to 10:00 AM.
Where: Horumersiel | More Info: Friesland Spa, Senior Swimming
Six lectures on climate change and bird observations in the Wadden Sea
The Winter Lecture Series of the Scientific Association for Nature and Environmental Protection Jever e.V. offers six lectures in the winter semester 2024/25. Each lecture starts at 19:30 in the Graf-Anton-Günther-Saal of the Jever Town Hall. The lecture on March 11, 2025, will be held jointly with the LOK Cultural Center in the Lokschuppen Jever. The lectures cover topics such as the Knutt, the Wadden Sea in the climate change, and remarkable bird observations in the region.
Where: Jever | More Info: Graf-Anton-Günther-Hall, The Wadden Sea in Change