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Syke Christmas 2024

The Biggest and Best Christmas Guide to Syke and Surrounding Areas

Last updated: November 22, 2024

Plan your festive time in Syke with our comprehensive event guide. Whether you're a local or visitor, this guide will lead you through all winter activities in our beautiful Hanseatic city.

Around the historic marketplace and the picturesque old town, the winter atmosphere unfolds. The traditional Christmas market in front of the town hall, the decorated half-timbered houses, and the festively lit main street shape the cityscape. From here, you can also reach the neighboring cities of Bremen and Bassum, which enhance the region's winter program with their own Christmas markets and events.

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Syke Holiday Markets and Shopping

Christmas Days around Syke City Hall

What to Expect
Handicraft exhibition and Budendorf on the Rathausplatz.
Description
The Weihnachtliche Kulturtage around the Syker Rathaus offer handicrafts, a cultural program, and festive treats. The handicraft exhibition and the Budendorf on the Rathausplatz are open.
Where
Syke | More Info : Christmas Days around Syke City Hall
Tags : Handicrafts, Cultural Program, Festive Treats, Syker Rathaus

Visit to the Gingerbread Manufactory

What to Expect
Insight into the production of Elisenlebkuchen and almonds
Description
Visit the Lebkuchen factory and discover the production of Elisenlebkuchen and almonds. Enjoy the taste of mulled wine and experience the history of the family business.
Where
Syke | More Info : Visit to the Gingerbread Manufactory
Tags : Lebkuchen factory, Elisenlebkuchen, almonds, mulled wine, family business

Syke Holiday Shows and Entertainment

Lili Marlen – The Life of Lale Andersen in Songs and Texts

What to Expect
Stefanie Golisch accompanies herself on the piano and accordion.
Description
Stefanie Golisch presents the life and music of the Bremerhaven native Lale Andersen in a concert series. The program includes Lower Saxon folklore, works by Brecht, and songs, authentically presented with a classically trained singing voice. Biographical explanations about Lale's life and her time make the evening engaging.
Where
Syke | More Info : Lili Marlen – The Life of Lale Andersen in Songs and Texts
Tags : Lale Andersen, Stefanie Golisch, Concert, Music, Bremerhaven

Language Café

What to Expect
Moderated language tables for French, English, and Spanish.
Description
At the Sprachen-Café, you can engage in conversation in a foreign language under expert moderation, refreshing and expanding your language skills. The French group is led by Lüder Lueßen, the Spanish group by Elisa Catalá (starting in April 2025), and the English group by Anke Dwinger.
Where
Syke | More Info : Language Café
Tags : Language Café, Foreign Languages, Cultural Event, Café Alte Posthalterei Syke

ABBA - The Concert

What to Expect
Tribute performance of ABBA music with original true-to-life performers.
Description
ABBA - The Concert is a tribute show where the music of the Swedish band ABBA comes to life. The performers set themselves elegantly and energetically as Agnetha and Frida on stage.
Where
Syke | More Info : ABBA - The Concert
Tags : ABBA, Tribute, Music, Concert, Syke

Tone Fish “Irish Night”

What to Expect
Multi-part singing and variable sound.
Description
Tone Fish presents a program full of surprises with Irish and Celtic songs and their own material. The band rocks both large and small stages as a duo, trio, or quartet with full rhythmic support by the „Tap Jacks“.
Where
Syke | More Info : Tone Fish “Irish Night”
Tags : Irish-Celtic music, Multi-part singing, Live concert

Reading by Kaschke and Hoferichter

What to Expect
Reading with two well-known authors about humor in literature.
Description
On November 29th, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM, there will be a reading with Ulrich Hoferichter and Dr. Lars Kaschke. The topic is 'Humor in Literature'. The entrance fee includes a drink. Reduced entrance: 5 €.
Where
Syke | More Info : Reading by Kaschke and Hoferichter
Tags : Reading, Humor, Literature, Ulrich Hoferichter, Dr. Lars Kaschke

TIM LOTHAR acoustic blues storyteller

What to Expect
Unique blend of blues and storytelling.
Description
Tim Lothar is an exceptional musician from northern Denmark, active for nearly 30 years as a drummer, singer, and guitarist. He tells anecdotes from his life and writes his own songs inspired by the blues. His music touches the audience and he takes time after the concert for conversations.
Where
Syke | More Info : TIM LOTHAR acoustic blues storyteller
Tags : Tim Lothar, Blues, Storytelling, Cultural Event

Master Eder and His Pumuckl

What to Expect
A theatrical performance featuring an invisible imp causing chaos and fun.
Description
Meister Eder und sein Pumuckl is a theatrical performance that showcases the tumultuous relationship between the woodcarver Meister Eder and the invisible imp Pumuckl. Pumuckl hides on various objects and leads people astray, leading to a chaotic situation. The show offers plenty of fun and music for all ages.
Where
Syke | More Info : Master Eder and His Pumuckl
Tags : Theatrical performance, Pumuckl, Meister Eder, Syker Theater, Family entertainment

Picture Book Cinema

What to Expect
Unique Christmas book readings for children.
Description
On December 3, the Bilderbuchkino takes place at the Stadtbibliothek Syke. Erhard Dietl reads "Die Olchis – Krötige Weihnachten," while Christina Butler reads "The Little Hedgehog and the Guest in the Christmas Tree."
Where
Syke | More Info : Picture Book Cinema
Tags : Christmas book, children's literature, Stadtbibliothek Syke

Meeting of the Committee for Fire Department, Civil Protection and Mobility

What to Expect
Discussion of important topics related to the fire department and civil defense.
Description
The meeting of the Committee for Fire Department, Civil Defense, and Mobility will take place on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 17:30 in the council chamber of the City Hall in Syke. The meeting will address important topics related to the fire department, civil defense, and mobility.
Where
Syke | More Info : Meeting of the Committee for Fire Department, Civil Protection and Mobility
Tags : Fire Department, Civil Defense, Mobility, Committee, City Hall, Syke

Syke Other Holiday Activities

Gingerbread Crunch House

What to Expect
Build your own Christmas house with others.
Description
Lebkuchen-Knusperhäuschen is a Christmas project where you can build and decorate your own house with others.
Where
Syke | More Info : Gingerbread Crunch House
Tags : Christmas project, build house, Christmas season

Jewish Life and Stolpersteine in Syke

What to Expect
Tour of Stolpersteine and former residences.
Description
This tour provides insights into Jewish life in Syke and visits Stolpersteine and former residences that commemorate the fate of former Jewish neighbors.
Where
Syke | More Info : Jewish Life and Stolpersteine in Syke
Tags : Jewish life, Stolpersteine, tour, Syke

Open Stage Syke

What to Expect
Offene Bühne Syke – everyone can take the stage.
Description
Offene Bühne Syke offers everyone the chance to take the stage and present their own contributions. The evening is characterized by a diverse range of music, dance, and other artistic performances.
Where
Syke | More Info : Open Stage Syke
Tags : Open Stage, Syke, Stage Presentation, Artistic Performances, Music, Dance

Handicrafts at Gleis 1

What to Expect
Creative exchange and community projects
Description
Anyone interested in handcrafting in Syke is welcome at Gleis 1 in the Syke train station. Whether beginner or professional, we want to exchange ideas and have a creative time together. Additionally, community projects may be realized.
Where
Syke | More Info : Handicrafts at Gleis 1
Tags : Handcrafting, Creativity, Community, Syke

Game Café Syke

What to Expect
Variety of games and coffee/cake
Description
Spielecafé Syke offers a variety of games such as Mensch-ärgere-Dich-nicht, Rummikub, Chess, and more. Coffee and cake are available for 1.50€. No registration required.
Where
Syke | More Info : Game Café Syke
Tags : Spielecafé, Syke, AWO Trialog, Hobby and Leisure

Meeting of the Disability Advisory Board

What to Expect
An important event for the discussion and review of interests and needs of people with disabilities.
Description
The meeting of the Disability Advisory Board is an important event where the interests and needs of people with disabilities are discussed and addressed. It is a regular gathering aimed at promoting the participation and involvement of people with disabilities in the city of Syke.
Where
Syke | More Info : Meeting of the Disability Advisory Board
Tags : Disability Advisory Board, people with disabilities, city of Syke, political bodies

Meeting of the Committee for Finance and Economy

What to Expect
Special discussions on financial and economic matters of the city of Syke.
Description
The meeting of the Finance and Economy Committee will take place on Thursday, 05.12.2024, at 17:00 in the council chamber of the town hall in Syke. The committee will discuss important financial and economic matters of the city of Syke.
Where
Syke | More Info : Meeting of the Committee for Finance and Economy
Tags : Finance, Economy, City Administration, Syke