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Last updated: December 01, 2024

Discover the festive winter season in Varel with our comprehensive event guide. From traditional Christmas markets to cultural performances, the Friesland town offers a diverse program for locals and visitors alike.

Around the historic marketplace and St. Petri Church, the Christmas activities unfold. The castle square transforms into an atmospheric market with regional specialties and crafts, while the pedestrian zone invites visitors to stroll with its festive lighting and decorated shop windows. The nearby cities of Wilhelmshaven and Oldenburg complement the region's winter offerings with their traditional Christmas markets.

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Varel Holiday Light Displays

What to Expect:

Colorfully lit buildings and trees, a white unicorn and the Light Fairy.

Description:

The city center of Varel will be transformed into a festive atmosphere on November 1, 2024. Many buildings and trees will be colorfully lit, and a white unicorn and the Light Fairy will float through the pedestrian zone. There will be various activities and additional offers in participating shops and on the streets.

Where: Varel | More Info: Lantern Evening in the City Center

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Varel Holiday Markets and Shopping

Varel Holiday Shows and Entertainment

What to Expect:

Fascinating fire show with various attractions.

Description:

The fire show with "Inflammatio Saltans" offers a fascinating atmosphere with crackling flames, presented during the Dangaster Winterzauber event at the World Heritage Site portal. The show includes various attractions such as pony riding, balloon and juggling shows, and airbrush tattoos.

Where: Varel | More Info: Fire Show with "Inflammatio Saltans"

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Varel Other Holiday Activities

What to Expect:

Unique winter mile with various activities for children and adults.

Description:

The Dangaster Winterzauber offers an idyllic winter mile with crackling campfire, handmade crafts, crêpes and almonds, warm drinks and sausages. Attractions for children like airbrush tattoos, balloon and juggling performances, pony rides, face painting, and magic tricks provide entertaining activities. The DLRG offers the popular bread baking, and the fire performers from "Inflammatio Saltans" heat up the audience with their fascinating fire show.

Where: Varel | More Info: Dangast Winter Magic

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What to Expect:

Unique Airbrush-Tattoo offer for all age groups.

Description:

The Airbrush-Tattoo offer provides a variety of designs and colors that are applied to the skin to create temporary, artistic motifs.

Where: Varel | More Info: Airbrush Tattoos

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