Bocholt Christmas Market from 26 November to 22 December

Bocholt. For the 20th time, Bocholt's town centre is being transformed into an atmospheric Christmas village: From 26 November to 22 December, the Bocholt Christmas market invites visitors to stroll, enjoy and linger every day from 12 noon against the festively illuminated backdrop of the historic town hall.

The Christmas market stretches from the Marktplatz along Neustraße and the start of Nordstraße as far as Neutorplatz. The official opening will take place on Thursday, 26 November at 5.00 pm, attended by Mayor Christian Mangen, Wine Queen Dana I and Ludger Dieckhues from the town's marketing department. Musical entertainment and a festive atmosphere will be provided by the "Lustigen Egerländer%$.

Christmas spirit & the scent of mulled wine

Over 40 large, wintery and Christmassy illuminated figures, numerous decorated fir trees, festive Christmas lights and the large Advent calendar at the Historic Town Hall create a warm, inviting atmosphere and a genuine Christmas spirit throughout the city centre.

In addition, numerous mulled wine stalls invite visitors to enjoy a convivial get-together at the Christmas market - with eggnog, hot chocolate, mulled wine or even chilled drinks. Many other traders offer culinary delights, traditional Christmas items and handmade gift ideas in lovingly decorated huts.

Winter Village on St. Georg Square

Once again this year, St. Georg Square is being transformed into a small, enchanting winter village. Until 10 January 2027, visitors can enjoy the most wonderful time of the year together there, amidst festive lights and Christmas decorations. A particular highlight are seven genuine, lovingly converted ski gondolas from the Rosenalmbahn in the Zillertal, which create a cosy winter atmosphere. The rustic, heated gondolas, each with its own unique décor, can accommodate six people and create a cosy atmosphere all of their own amidst the festive hustle and bustle. Whether with friends, family or colleagues, this is the perfect place to enjoy the Advent season in a special setting.

The gondolas are proving very popular again this year. A few time slots are still available. These can be conveniently booked online via the City of Bocholt's website at www.bocholt.de/gondeln for €15 per gondola. During their visit, guests will be served drinks directly in the gondolas. Food can be conveniently purchased from the Christmas market stalls and then enjoyed in the gondolas. This allows visitors to savour the Christmas market's diverse culinary offerings in a particularly cosy setting. And whilst the adults enjoy their hot drinks, the younger guests can have a go on the children's railway there", says Ludger Dieckhues, Managing Director of Stadtmarketing, expressing his delight at this high-quality addition to the Bocholt Christmas market.