Seesener Lichterzauber (Seesen Light Magic)
Visitors can skate on the ice rink with on-site skate rentals or try curling across designated lanes. The square is illuminated by tens of thousands of Twinkly LEDs transforming the Jacobson-Haus into a sea of lights. Guests can stroll among regional stalls, gather at the Almhütte and après-ski umbrella bar, or see St. Nicholas arrive in a fire engine.
What to Expect
Features 52,500 Twinkly LED lights, an ice rink, and an Almhütte.
Event Details
Duration
The ice-skating admission is for 2 hours.
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Wirtschaftsbetriebe Stadt Seesen/Harz GmbH
Food & Drink
The Almhütte serves mulled wine, and visitors can enjoy hot drinks at the event.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and visitors who enjoy festive lights and outdoor winter activities
Vibe
Festive, bright and cozy
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Ice skating for 2 hours: adults €4; children and young people up to 16 €3.50; groups of 10 or more €3 per person. Skate rental, sizes 27–50: €3.50. Helmets can be rented for €1 plus a €10 deposit. Optional Eisstockschießen: €60 net per hour per lane.
- Hours: Sunday–Thursday: 12–20; Friday and Saturday: 12–22; December 25 and 26: 15–20; closed December 24, December 31, and January 1.
- Parking: Parking is available at the nearby Parkhaus Markthaus in Bahnhofstraße, Jacobsonstraße, or An der Landesbahn.
Tips & Advice
- Book curling lanes ahead by email. You can't just turn up: registration is required, and each lane needs two teams of at least four people.
- Come as a group of ten or more to skate, because groups get a lower per-person rate for the two-hour session.
- Bring cash for the helmet deposit if you plan to rent one, since helmets come with a small fee plus a refundable deposit.
- Call Bockfeld Events to reserve a table at the Almhütte, where mulled wine is served every day during regular opening hours.
- Plan around the closures: the Lichterzauber is shut on Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, and opens later on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Special Events & Promotions
- St. Nicholas arrives in a sparkling fire engine and brings every child a free ticket for the children's carousel.
- Eisstock-Gaudi: curling lanes for teams on Sunday to Thursday evenings, booked in advance at an extra cost.
- Private parties in the Almhütte for up to 30 guests on Sunday to Thursday evenings, with a drinks flat rate.
- Weekday mornings on the ice rink reserved for school classes and kindergartens outside school holidays, booked online.
- Lower per-person skating rate for groups of 10 or more.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I rent skates and helmets?
Yes. Skates are rented in sizes 27 to 50. Helmets can be rented for a small fee plus a deposit.
How long does an ice-skating admission last?
Each ice-skating admission is for two hours. Children and young people up to 16 pay a reduced rate, and groups of 10 or more get a lower per-person price.
How do I book curling (Eisstockschießen)?
You must register by email to info@stadtmarketing-seesen.de in advance. You can book one or two lanes on Sunday to Thursday evenings, after the market closes. Each lane takes two teams of at least four people.
Can I reserve a table at the Almhütte?
Yes. Tables can be reserved through Bockfeld Events during opening hours. The hut can also be hired for private parties of up to 30 people on Sunday to Thursday evenings, with a drinks flat rate.
Where can I park?
Use the nearby Parkhaus Markthaus on Bahnhofstraße, or park on Jacobsonstraße or An der Landesbahn.
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