Weihnachtsmarkt Bielefeld
More than 110 decorated wooden huts transform the city center, filling the streets with the scents of mulled wine, gingerbread, and roasted almonds beneath illuminated fir trees. Visitors can stroll through the atmospheric Alter Markt in the old town, visit the rustic 'Haus vom Nikolaus' on Altstädter Kirchplatz, and see North Rhine-Westphalia's largest Christmas pyramid on Jahnplatz. The market also offers Eisstockschießen (curling) on Klosterplatz.
Nov 19 – Dec 30, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Neighborhood
City Center
Food & Drink
The market is associated with the aromas of mulled wine, gingerbread, and roasted almonds.
Parking
Numerous city-centre parking garages and underground car parks are available, including near the station, Kesselbrink, the old town and Bahnhofstraße.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Groups interested in a private room inside the Christmas pyramid should book ahead; exclusive bookings are offered November 19 through December 29, 2026.
- Avoid planning a visit on November 22 or December 24–26, when the market is closed.
- Set aside time to cross the city center, since more than 110 decorated huts and featured market areas span multiple squares.
- Use moBiel buses or trams to reach the city center if driving, parking at the outskirts or in a garage to avoid downtown traffic.
- Wear warm layers and comfortable walking shoes for this outdoor market, especially if you plan to visit several squares.
Special Events & Promotions
- Groups can book an exclusive room in the Christmas pyramid.
- Eisstockschießen on Klosterplatz is separately bookable.
- The market is closed on Totensonntag and December 24–26.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can visitors see and do around the market?
Explore more than 110 decorated huts across the city centre, including the Christmas pyramid at Jahnplatz and the Haus vom Nikolaus at Altstädter Kirchplatz. Eisstockschießen is offered on Klosterplatz.
What food and drink can I find?
The market features mulled wine, gingerbread and roasted almonds.
Can groups book a space in the Christmas pyramid?
An exclusive room booking in the Christmas pyramid is offered for groups.
Is there an activity visitors can book separately?
Eisstockschießen is offered on Klosterplatz as a separate listing.
What are the market’s closure days?
The market is closed on Totensonntag, November 22, and from December 24 through 26.
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