Illustration of a Christmas market lane between half-timbered houses with snowy stall roofs and a couple arm in arm (Weihnachtsmarkt Unna)

Weihnachtsmarkt Unna

Around 50 vendors offer arts, crafts, jewelry, toys, and traditional food and mulled wine across the town center. Families can explore Mamys Wichtelhütten, a dedicated children's elf village featuring glowing discovery trunks, cozy companion huts, and Jonni Krause's puppet theater. The event also features the romantic Kissmass mistletoe arch, local community stalls, and a festive stage program with brass bands and choir singing.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

Visitors can find snack foods, sweets and mulled wine at the market.

Going?

Location

Unna, NW 59425 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Cozy and festive

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Take little ones to Mamys Wichtelhütten, where they can explore the elf village while the adults with them wait in the cuddle huts.
  • Catch Jonni Krause's Kasperle puppet theater, which has been part of the Unna market for young and old since 1976.
  • Stop by the Unna huts to meet regional hobby artists, who chat with visitors and give tips for making your own crafts.
  • Stay in town after Christmas for the Unnaer Wintertreff on the Alter Markt, which takes place for the seventh time this season.

Special Events & Promotions

  • After Christmas, the Unnaer Wintertreff takes place on the Alter Markt for the seventh time.

Links & Contact

Run by Unna Marketing Gesellschaft für Veranstaltungen und Stadtmarketing mbH

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there for small children?

Mamys Wichtelhütten is an elf village set up just for children, with lots to discover and cuddle huts for the adults with them. On the way there, little ones can explore glowing discovery trunks set at their eye level.

Is there a puppet show?

Yes. Jonni Krause has been performing his Kasperle puppet theater at the market for young and old since 1976.

What is the Kissmass arch?

It's the Kissmass Bogen Unna, a mistletoe arch for couples who want to kiss underneath it.

What can I buy?

About 50 vendors sell art, crafts, jewelry and toys. In the Unna huts, kindergartens, schools and nonprofit groups present themselves, and regional hobby artists sell their work.

Is there live music?

Yes. A stage program fills the old town with Christmas songs, choirs, trombones and festive music.

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