Illustration of a mountain-town Christmas market with timber chalets, snowy peaks and shoppers carrying a tree (Höxter Christmas Market)

Höxter Christmas Market

The Weihnachtstombola is a popular feature of the Christmas festivities in Höxter. Participants can take part in the holiday raffle to win attractive surprise prizes.

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Plan Your Visit

Tickets

Free.

Hours

Monday–Saturday: 11:00–19:00; Sunday: 13:00–19:00.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Innenstadt Höxter

Going?

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

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Best For

Visitors looking for a festive christmas-market raffle

Vibe

Festive and cozy

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Plan your visit for December 6 if you want it all in one day, with Nikolaus on the market square and town-center shops open that Sunday.
  • Try your luck at the Christmas tombola on the decorated market square, which is stocked with surprise prizes this year.
  • The market opens later on Sundays than on other days, so plan a Sunday visit for the afternoon.
  • Pair the market with shopping in the town center, where the shops are open every Advent Saturday as well as on the December 6 shopping Sunday.
  • Listen out for the Musikschule Höxter's traditional Christmas singing, part of the market program for young and old.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Nikolaus visits the market square on December 6.
  • Shop-open Sunday in the town center on December 6, the second Advent Sunday.
  • The Musikschule Höxter performs its traditional Christmas singing.

Links & Contact

Run by Werbegemeinschaft Höxter e.V.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Weihnachtstombola?

It's the Christmas raffle on the market. This year it's stocked with surprise prizes.

Does Nikolaus visit the market?

Yes. Nikolaus comes to the market square on December 6.

What's on for families?

The market has a program for young and old. Nikolaus visits on December 6, the Musikschule Höxter does its traditional Christmas singing, and there's the Christmas tombola.

What food and drink is there?

Expect mulled wine and Christmas cookies on the decorated market square.

Can I combine the market with shopping?

Yes. Town-center shops are open every Advent Saturday. There's also a shop-open Sunday on December 6.

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