Weihnachtsmarkt Unna
Around 50 vendors offer arts, crafts, jewelry, toys, and traditional food and mulled wine across the town center. Families can explore Mamys Wichtelhütten, a dedicated children's elf village featuring glowing discovery trunks, cozy companion huts, and Jonni Krause's puppet theater. The event also features the romantic Kissmass mistletoe arch, local community stalls, and a festive stage program with brass bands and choir singing.
What to Expect
EECMA-recognized family Christmas market with a traditional puppet theater.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Unna Marketing Gesellschaft für Veranstaltungen und Stadtmarketing mbH
Food & Drink
Visitors can find snack foods, sweets and mulled wine at the market.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Cozy and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Tips & Advice
- Take little ones to Mamys Wichtelhütten, where they can explore the elf village while the adults with them wait in the cuddle huts.
- Catch Jonni Krause's Kasperle puppet theater, which has been part of the Unna market for young and old since 1976.
- Stop by the Unna huts to meet regional hobby artists, who chat with visitors and give tips for making your own crafts.
- Stay in town after Christmas for the Unnaer Wintertreff on the Alter Markt, which takes place for the seventh time this season.
Special Events & Promotions
- After Christmas, the Unnaer Wintertreff takes place on the Alter Markt for the seventh time.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for small children?
Mamys Wichtelhütten is an elf village set up just for children, with lots to discover and cuddle huts for the adults with them. On the way there, little ones can explore glowing discovery trunks set at their eye level.
Is there a puppet show?
Yes. Jonni Krause has been performing his Kasperle puppet theater at the market for young and old since 1976.
What is the Kissmass arch?
It's the Kissmass Bogen Unna, a mistletoe arch for couples who want to kiss underneath it.
What can I buy?
About 50 vendors sell art, crafts, jewelry and toys. In the Unna huts, kindergartens, schools and nonprofit groups present themselves, and regional hobby artists sell their work.
Is there live music?
Yes. A stage program fills the old town with Christmas songs, choirs, trombones and festive music.
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