Last updated: 11. November 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere of Witten with our current event guide for the Christmas season. Whether locals or visitors, here you'll find all important events and activities during the Advent season.
In the heart of the city, the historic marketplace transforms into an atmospheric Christmas market with traditional wooden huts and regional specialties. Along Bahnhofstraße to the Town Hall Square, additional market stalls extend, while the St. John's Church provides the perfect setting for Advent concerts. The neighboring cities of the Ruhr area, such as Bochum and Dortmund, complement the region's winter offerings with their own Christmas markets.
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Witten Holiday Markets and Shopping
Witten Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Enchanting fairy tale huts with popular stories and insights into the life of Santa Claus.
- Description
- The Wittener Christmas Market offers a unique atmosphere with festive lights and fairy tales in the city center. The scent of roasted almonds and gingerbread fills the air, and the melody of "Silent Night" can be heard everywhere. Enjoy a hot mulled wine and take a break from the pre-Christmas stress while discovering nice gifts for your loved ones.
- Where
- Witten | More Info : Witten Christmas Market
Advent Calendar Witten
- What to Expect
- The Advent calendar uses cookies to remember which doors have already been opened.
- Description
- The Witten Advent Calendar offers a variety of days with different activities and surprises that make the Christmas season even more vibrant.
- Where
- Witten | More Info : Advent Calendar Witten
Witten Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Miracle Düsseldorf
- What to Expect
- Journey to Bethlehem with opera and Christmas songs
- Description
- The Christmas Miracle Düsseldorf offers an unforgettable journey to Bethlehem 2000 years ago with the opera "For unto us". The musical "A Christmas Miracle" (based on the fairy tale "The Match Girl" by H.C. Andersen) includes some of the most famous Christmas songs about the importance of family and will not leave anyone cold.
- Where
- Düsseldorf | More Info : Christmas Miracle Düsseldorf
Christmas Concert Witten
- What to Expect
- Unique concert program featuring classical music and soloists.
- Description
- As part of the Christmas concert at Witten/Herdecke University, Antonín Dvořák's Stabat Mater will be performed under the direction of Ingo Ernst Reihl. The soloists Elena So (Soprano), Tina Drole (Mezzo-soprano), George Vîrban (Tenor), and Giorgos Kanaris (Baritone) will complete the program.
- Where
- Witten | More Info : Christmas Concert Witten
Witten Other Holiday Activities
New Year's Eve Celebration Witten
- What to Expect
- Exclusive New Year's Eve menu with champagne and DJ
- Description
- In the Silvester Special at Ringhotel Parkhotel Witten, you enjoy 5 nights with a rich breakfast buffet, regional 3-course dinner, and a festive New Year's Eve menu. Highlights include a visit to Phoenix des Lumières, a pool & cocktail party, and a champagne reception over the rooftops of Witten.
- Where
- Witten | More Info : New Year's Eve Celebration Witten
Halloween at Scholl
- What to Expect
- A family-friendly event featuring costume contests and creative pumpkin carving.
- Description
- A thrilling celebration where families can explore a transformed environment filled with spooky decorations and engaging activities. Children can partake in costume contests, pumpkin carving, and various fun games designed to entertain and delight. A community atmosphere brings together locals and visitors to enjoy the excitement of the season.
- Where
- Witten | More Info : Halloween at Scholl