Illustration of a harbour-side Christmas market on a pier with lit fishing boats bobbing beside the stalls (Arnsberg Christmas Market)
Christmas Markets

Arnsberg Christmas Market

Visitors can browse a variety of wooden huts and vendor stalls offering holiday items, tasty food, and warming drinks. The event features a diverse stage entertainment program as well as attractions for visitors of all ages. Guests may also encounter smaller spontaneous performances taking place during their visit.

Nov 27 – Dec 13, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Fridays 15:00–22:00; Saturdays 14:00–22:00; Sundays 12:00–18:00; Thursdays 15:00–20:00.

Neighborhood

Arnsberg Old Town

Food & Drink

Market stands and huts offer a variety of food and warming drinks on all opening days.

Location

Arnsberg 59821 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and holiday shoppers

Vibe

Festive and lively

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • The market runs over three long weekends and is closed Monday to Wednesday in between, so plan your visit for a Thursday through Sunday.
  • Sunday closes earlier than Friday and Saturday, so come on a Friday or Saturday if you want to stay at the huts well into the evening.
  • Keep your eyes and ears open as you stroll, because small spontaneous performances can start up anywhere on the market while it is open.
  • Coming from the Ruhr area, take the Regional Express from Dortmund or via Hagen and Schwerte, which gets you to Arnsberg in under an hour.
  • Dress warmly for an evening outdoors among the huts, and warm up with one of the hot drinks served at the stands.

Special Events & Promotions

  • New this year: more sales huts, a bigger stage program and one extra weekend.

Links & Contact

Run by Verkehrsverein Arnsberg e.V.

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Arnsberg Christmas Market good for kids?

Yes. Alongside the stalls there are plenty of attractions for young and old alike.

What food and drink is there?

The stands and huts serve Christmas treats, food and warming drinks on every day the market is open.

Is there entertainment?

Yes. There is a stage program, and it's bigger this year. Smaller, spontaneous performances can also pop up while the market is open.

What's new this year?

The market is growing. There are more sales huts, more stage program and a whole extra weekend for browsing.

Can I get to Arnsberg by train or bike?

Yes. The Regional Express runs from Dortmund in about 45 minutes, or you can go via Hagen or Schwerte. Cyclists can ride in on the RuhrtalRadweg, which runs right through Arnsberg.

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