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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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Holiday Markets and Shopping

Christmas Days around Syke City Hall

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.

Visit to the Gingerbread Manufactory

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.


Holiday Shows and Entertainment

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

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.

Language Café

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.

ABBA - The Concert

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.

Tone Fish “Irish Night”

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“.

Reading by Kaschke and Hoferichter

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 €.

TIM LOTHAR acoustic blues storyteller

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.

Master Eder and His Pumuckl

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.

Picture Book Cinema

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."

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

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.


Other Holiday Activities

Gingerbread Crunch House

Lebkuchen-Knusperhäuschen is a Christmas project where you can build and decorate your own house with others.

Jewish Life and Stolpersteine in Syke

This tour provides insights into Jewish life in Syke and visits Stolpersteine and former residences that commemorate the fate of former Jewish neighbors.

Open Stage Syke

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.

Handicrafts at Gleis 1

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.

Game Café Syke

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.

Meeting of the Disability Advisory Board

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.

Meeting of the Committee for Finance and Economy

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.