Christmas market Gladbeck

The Nikolausmarkt in Gladbeck is an annual highlight, taking place on the first two Advent weekends from Friday to Saturday. This festive event, hosted by the Gladbeck City Administration, is held at Willy-Brandt-Platz, in front of the Old Town Hall. This magnificent setting gives the market a very special atmosphere..

The market, which extends over the entire square, provides a unique platform for clubs, schools, kindergartens, as well as artisans and traders. Visitors can discover a variety of products: from commercial goods to lovingly made homemade, home-baked items, decorations, and art objects.

A distinctive feature of the Nikolausmarkt in Gladbeck is its variety of culinary specialties. Traditional delicacies and drinks such as mulled wine, regional treats, and seasonal delicacies offer a taste journey that delights visitors anew each year.

Visitors to the market can enjoy not only the festive atmosphere and the diverse offerings but also explore the historical and cultural significance of Gladbeck. The town, known for its vibrant history and attractions such as the Wasserschloss Wittringen, which houses the museum, provides an exciting context for the Nikolausmarkt. The museum of the castle features exhibitions and collections on the history of Gladbeck and its surroundings. The collections also include natural science objects from the fields of geology, mineralogy, and paleontology. The permanent exhibition traces the development of the region, starting from the natural scientific foundations of mining, including coal, lead, and zinc ores, to the settlement and city history, as well as current developments.

What makes the Nikolausmarkt in Gladbeck so special is the combination of traditional market activities and the welcoming community structure that provides a stage for local actors.

The Christmas market in Gladbeck took place from Friday, 08. December to Sunday, 10. December 2023.