Last updated: November 22, 2024
Discover the festive winter season in Verl! Our practical event guide accompanies you through the city's finest Christmas activities, whether you're already familiar with Verl or visiting for the first time.
The historic marketplace transforms into a cozy Christmas market with traditional wooden stalls and regional specialties. Along the main street, festively decorated shop windows stretch out, while the Bürgerpark invites you for winter walks with its atmospheric lighting. In the surrounding area, such as in Gütersloh, just 15 minutes away, you'll find additional advent events.
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Verl Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Market at Bürgertreff Sürenheide
- What to Expect
- Visit of Saint Nicholas with Stutenkerle distribution.
- Description
- The Christmas market at Bürgertreff Sürenheide offers a diverse selection of mulled wine, sausages, and Christmas gifts. A highlight is the visit of Saint Nicholas, who traditionally distributes Stutenkerle at 17:00. The youth orchestra of the Verl Music Association provides festive atmosphere.
- Where
- Verl | More Info : Christmas Market at Bürgertreff Sürenheide
Antique Market
- What to Expect
- Unique collector's items and antique decorations.
- Description
- The Antikmarkt in Verl offers a variety of antique and collector's items that can be viewed by adults. Visitors can find valuable mementos and decorations here.
- Where
- Verl | More Info : Antique Market
Verler Tod - Autumn Festival
- What to Expect
- Unique blend of shopping offers and autumn activities.
- Description
- The traditional autumn festival "Verler Tod" offers a variety of activities and offerings. The Verler merchants provide everything you need for the autumn season, from the new autumn collection to crafting materials and Christmas gifts.
- Where
- Verl | More Info : Verler Tod - Autumn Festival
Verl Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Lecture: What to Do About Headaches?
- What to Expect
- Expert lecture on headaches and their treatment
- Description
- Dr. Andreas Rogalewski, Chief of Neurology at Sankt Elisabeth Hospital Gütersloh, will discuss the causes and treatment options for headaches in this lecture. He will focus particularly on migraine, tension headaches, and headaches caused by medication overuse, and answer questions.
- Where
- Verl | More Info : Lecture: What to Do About Headaches?
Theater: "Tomorrow, Findus, Something Will Happen" - SOLD OUT
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas story with humorous and thoughtful moments.
- Description
- The performance "Morgen, Findus, wird’s was geben" by the Wittener Kinder- und Jugendtheater is a funny and thoughtful Christmas story for all ages based on the popular books by Sven Nordqvist. Pettersson decides to build a Santa Claus machine in his workshop to fulfill Findus' big wish. However, the implementation of his plan threatens to become an adventure with various obstacles, unexpected visits, and a curious cat. The event is already SOLD OUT!
- Where
- Verl | More Info : Theater: "Tomorrow, Findus, Something Will Happen" - SOLD OUT
Echtland - Live
- What to Expect
- Handmade live music without pressure.
- Description
- Echtland Music offers handmade live music that is harmonious and without pressure. The band brings simple fun to the stage and makes music because they love it.
- Where
- Verl | More Info : Echtland - Live
Edelle - A Night About Adele
- What to Expect
- "Musical portrayal of Adele's history"
- Description
- "Edelle – A Night About Adele" is a concert show that tells Adele's story rather than imitating her. The three professional singers Leslie, Debbie, and Gülfi embody the role of Adele, while the eight-piece band around Edelle provides the musical foundation for the show. On the highest level, they present the greatest and most beautiful songs of the British icon.
- Where
- Verl | More Info : Edelle - A Night About Adele
Verl Other Holiday Activities
Advent Coffee for Seniors
- What to Expect
- Contemplative hours with coffee and cake.
- Description
- The Bürgerverein Verler Westen e. V. invites senior citizens to an Advent coffee gathering. Together, they will sing, enjoy coffee and cake, and spend some contemplative hours in anticipation of Christmas. The entry is free for members, while non-members pay 10.00 € per person.
- Where
- Verl | More Info : Advent Coffee for Seniors
Bar Quiz
- What to Expect
- Eight questions from eight categories must be answered.
- Description
- The Thekenquiz is a quiz event where teams compete under the guidance of a quizmaster. Eight questions from eight categories must be answered. The Thekenquiz has already taken place eight times in Verl and offers all interested parties the opportunity to participate.
- Where
- Verl | More Info : Bar Quiz
Lecture: "Actively Shaping the Energy Transition!"
- What to Expect
- Practical approaches for a successful energy transition
- Description
- Prof. Dr. Johannes Üpping presents practical approaches for a successful energy transition. The focus is on technologies like photovoltaics, heat pumps, and smart energy management systems.
- Where
- Verl | More Info : Lecture: "Actively Shaping the Energy Transition!"
Eventtime otto: "The Olchis - Welcome to Schmuddelfing"
- What to Expect
- Unique community event with diverse activities.
- Description
- The Olchis - Welcome to Schmuddelfing is a fascinating event that brings the community together. It offers a variety of activities and events suitable for all age groups.
- Where
- Verl | More Info : Eventtime otto: "The Olchis - Welcome to Schmuddelfing"
Double-Headed Tournament
- What to Expect
- Unique tournament format with entry fee and prize money.
- Description
- The Doppelkopfturnier of the Kolpingsfamilie Verl is a popular event for all interested parties. The entry fee is 5 euros per participant, and the prize money will be distributed among the first-place winners. Registration is possible from 19:15 to the start of the game. The tournament takes place on November 15, 2024 at 19:30 at the Pfarrzentrum St. Anna.
- Where
- Verl | More Info : Double-Headed Tournament
Workshop "The Miracle of Human Beings"
- What to Expect
- Practical exploration of one's own circulatory system
- Description
- The "Wunderwerk Mensch" workshop is an interactive event for children aged 7 and above, focusing on the human body, particularly the heart, circulation, and respiration. Participants explore their own circulatory systems and learn about daily breathing and heartbeats.
- Where
- Verl | More Info : Workshop "The Miracle of Human Beings"
Orange Action by Uganda Aid
- What to Expect
- Supporting humanitarian projects through the sale of oranges.
- Description
- The Orange Action of the Ugandahilfe is a regular event where oranges are sold to raise funds for humanitarian projects in Uganda.
- Where
- Verl | More Info : Orange Action by Uganda Aid