Dülmener Winter
Visitors can skate on a 450-square-meter covered real-ice rink and watch curling tournaments or ice theater performances. Across the town center, guests can explore an illuminated artisan market on the Kirchplatz and gather at the two-story Rodelhütte for food and warm drinks. The covered Markt der Möglichkeiten offers live stage music, broadcasts from the ice rink, and an advent calendar tradition featuring artwork created by local children.
Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Opening show: from 19:00 on Friday, November 13. Advent calendar fanfare and image: every evening in December at 17:00, with all 24 images illuminated by 11:00 on Christmas Eve. Christmas market: Fridays–Sundays, but no hours stated.
Food & Drink
Options include Dülmener Glühwein from Uckelmann, classic snacks, Hungarian lángos, crêpes, and churros.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Reserve upper-floor Rodelhütte table seating online if you want a guaranteed place to sit while dining.
- Visit the Kirchplatz market between November 27 and December 20, when it runs from Friday through Sunday.
- For the Advent calendar tradition, visit in December in the evening to see an image illuminated each day.
- Treat the public Eisstockschießen and Lattlschießen tournaments as viewing opportunities; all nine tournaments are already fully booked.
- Wear warm layers for time outdoors around the market and town center, even though the ice rink is covered.
Special Events & Promotions
- Opening night features an ice-theater show by “Anja’s Kids On Ice.”
- The IDU city championship finale is on January 2.
- Nine public Eisstockschießen and Lattlschießen tournaments are offered this year, more than ever before; all are fully booked.
- The Christmas market runs Fridays through Sundays, November 27–December 20.
- A musical program runs Thursdays through Sundays.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can visitors do at the winter event?
Skate on the covered ice rink, watch ice performances, browse the integrated Christmas market and see live music and rink broadcasts at the Markt der Möglichkeiten.
Can visitors join an Eisstockschießen or Lattlschießen tournament?
There are nine public tournaments, but all are already fully booked.
What food and drink is available?
The Rodelhütte serves food and drinks, and options around the Marktplatz include classic snacks, Lángos, crêpes and churros. Dülmener Glühwein is served at the Glühweinhütte.
Can visitors reserve a table at the Rodelhütte?
Yes. Tables can be reserved online.
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