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

Weihnachtsdorf Altenhundem

Set up by local associations and social organizations, this open-air Christmas village transforms the market square below the church into a festive gathering space. Visitors can stroll along self-built wooden huts across paths covered in soft wood chips while enjoying holiday music. The stalls showcase a variety of handmade, homemade, and artisanal offerings, complemented by a shopping Sunday in the town.

Nov 26 – Nov 29, 2026 All ages Admission is free.

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Thu 17:00–22:00; Fri 12:00–22:00; Sat 12:00–22:00; Sun 11:30–18:00.

Location

Marktplatz · Marktplatz, 57368 Lennestadt, Lennestadt-Altenhundem, NW 57368 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Visitors who enjoy browsing handmade goods and local shopping

Vibe

Cozy and communal

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Wear sturdy, warm shoes, because the paths between the wooden huts are covered in soft wood chips on an open-air square.
  • Come on the Sunday to combine the market with shopping in town, because the shops open for a shopping Sunday.
  • Dress warmly for an evening visit, because the whole Christmas village is outdoors on the market square.
  • Look for homemade and handmade goods at the huts run by local clubs and social organizations, who build the village as volunteers.

Special Events & Promotions

  • On the Sunday, shops in town are open for a shopping Sunday.

Links & Contact

Run by Aktionsring Lennestadt-Altenhundem e. V.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who runs the Christmas village?

The Aktionsring Altenhundem, local clubs and social organizations build and run it together. They are all volunteers.

What kind of goods are on offer?

Everything is homemade, handmade or artisan-made, and of high quality.

What's the atmosphere like?

Self-built wooden huts stand on soft wood-chip paths, Christmas music plays, and the market square is decorated for the season.

Are the shops open on the Sunday?

Yes. The market comes with a shopping Sunday, so shops in town are open too.

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