Last updated: November 22, 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere in Wallenhorst! Our event guide presents all the winter activities and festivities that our community has to offer during the Advent season.
Around the historic marketplace and St. Alexander Church, you'll find atmospheric Christmas markets with regional specialties and traditional crafts. The Hollager Street and the Old Church Square transform into a festively decorated winter landscape, while the town hall and surrounding shops present their characteristic pre-Christmas decorations. In the nearby city of Osnabrück, just 15 minutes away, visitors can additionally experience the historic Christmas market.
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Wallenhorst Holiday Markets and Shopping
Wallenhorst Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Approximately 30 vendors offer attractive stands.
- Description
- The Wallenhorster Christmas Market takes place on the first weekend of Advent. A carousel, mulled wine stalls, and nut carts are set up on the newly designed square in front of St. Alexander. Approximately 30 vendors offer attractive stands, and local clubs and associations contribute to the market's appeal with their own stalls and offerings.
- Where
- Wallenhorst | More Info : Wallenhorst Christmas Market
Christmas Market in the Bürgerscheune
- What to Expect
- Long shopping evening with mulled wine and hot chocolate.
- Description
- The Christmas market in the Bürgerscheune offers a variety of additional offerings. On November 21, there is a long shopping evening with mulled wine, hot chocolate, and punch. The event is characterized by a lot of Christmas atmosphere.
- Where
- Fürstenau | More Info : Christmas Market in the Bürgerscheune
Ruller Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Sobering Christmas atmosphere with traditional treats.
- Description
- The Ruller Christmas Market offers a diverse program with waffles, grilled food, and mulled wine in cozy wooden huts. The market takes place on December 20th and 21st.
- Where
- Wallenhorst | More Info : Ruller Christmas Market
Osnabrück Christmas Magic
- What to Expect
- A large weather shelter and rustic wooden terraces provide an unparalleled sense of well-being.
- Description
- The Weihnachtszauber Osnabrück offers a cozy atmosphere with extensive lighting and culinary offerings. Visitors can relax on rustic wooden terraces and participate in various events such as live music, Christmas singing, and karaoke.
- Where
- Osnabrück | More Info : Osnabrück Christmas Magic
Winter Magic at Gut Vehr
- What to Expect
- 70 exhibitors offer regional foods and handmade crafts.
- Description
- The Adventszauber on Gut Vehr offers a festive atmosphere with regionally produced biological foods, artisans, and Christmas presents. Visit the estate to celebrate the family pre-Christmas season.
- Where
- Quakenbrück | More Info : Winter Magic at Gut Vehr
Osnabrück Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- World's largest functioning music box and historic carousel.
- Description
- The Historic Christmas Market in Osnabrück features an impressive backdrop with over 100 stalls, showcasing local delicacies and traditional Christmas treats. Notable attractions include the world's largest functioning music box and the over 100-year-old carousel of the Telsemeyer family.
- Where
- Osnabrück | More Info : Osnabrück Christmas Market
Quakenbrück Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Particularly family-friendly Christmas market with musical program and visit of Saint Nicholas.
- Description
- The market square in Quakenbrück is annually the venue for the popular Christmas market. In a pre-Christmas atmosphere, around the large Christmas tree, decorated market stalls are set up where vendors sell their handcrafted goods. Glühwein, punch, and Christmas pastries are also offered, inviting visitors to take a break. The Christmas market in Quakenbrück is accompanied by a colorful musical program provided by local associations and schools. The visit of Saint Nicholas makes the Quakenbrücker Christmas market particularly family-friendly.
- Where
- Quakenbrück | More Info : Quakenbrück Christmas Market
Georgsmarienhütte Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas atmosphere in the historic old town.
- Description
- The Georgsmarienhütter Christmas Market offers a variety of Christmas stalls and culinary offerings that immerse visitors in a festive atmosphere.
- Where
- Georgsmarienhütte | More Info : Georgsmarienhütte Christmas Market
Hagen am Teutoburger Wald Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas atmosphere at the town hall square and in the old church.
- Description
- The Hagener Nussknackermarkt takes place at the town hall square and in front of and inside the old church during the first Advent weekend. Visitors can explore various stalls offering Christmas items, treats, and drinks.
- Where
- Hagen am Teutoburger Wald | More Info : Hagen am Teutoburger Wald Christmas Market
Fürstenau Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique wooden huts and illuminated church.
- Description
- The Fürstenauer Christmas Market offers a variety of treats and delicacies, such as gingerbread, crepes, and mulled wine, along with diverse entertainment for all ages.
- Where
- Fürstenau | More Info : Fürstenau Christmas Market
Wallenhorst Other Holiday Activities
GMHütte on Ice
- What to Expect
- Unique tournament for people with disabilities.
- Description
- GMHütte on Ice offers ice skating and curling on the ice rink in Georgsmarienhütte. The tournament for people with disabilities allows participation for individuals with mental or physical impairments.
- Where
- Georgsmarienhütte | More Info : GMHütte on Ice